Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Celebrating my birthday with FINALLY sharing my favorite chocolate chip cookie cake! This is our family go-to and our favorite for any and every birthday! It's so easy to make, it's soft, and just insanely good. Also, the icing is just incredible, you may even want to double it! Hope it becomes a tradition in your home like it has in ours!
Course: Dessert
Keyword: birthday, buttercream icing, cookie, cookie cake, dessert, icing
Servings: 8
For the Cookie Cake:
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Frosting:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- dash of sea salt
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
In a medium mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars.
Next add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Pour in the flour, baking soda, and sea salt and mix until everything is incorporated.
Lastly, pour in the chocolate chips. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, mix the chocolate chips until they're evenly distributed.
Grease a 9in cake pan with butter or oil of choice. Spoon mixture into the pan and flatten to make a giant cookie. You don't have to spread it completely to the sides because it will spread.
Bake for 22-25 minutes until the outside is set and the center is still soft. I prefer mine very soft so I typically do 22 minutes. If you like it a little more done, stick closer to 24-25 minutes.
Let cake cool completely.
Meanwhile, cream together all icing ingredients in a medium bowl until the right consistency. Start with 2 tbsp of heavy cream and then add additional if needed.
Ice cake however you like and enjoy!
For Storing: Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
For Freezing: You can freeze individual slices in a freezer bag no problem. Just make sure to thaw on the counter for about 1-2 hours before enjoying!