Imagine a giant chocolate chip cookie baked to perfection and decorated like a cake—sounds dreamy, right? That’s a cookie cake! It’s a fun twist on two favorite desserts: chewy cookies and frosted cakes. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, graduation, or just a Tuesday sweet tooth, this dessert hits all the right notes. In this guide, I’ll show you how to make a cookie cake from scratch, using simple ingredients, easy steps, and helpful tips from my own kitchen. Let’s bake a treat that looks festive and tastes unforgettable!
Quick Facts
Here’s a quick glance at the cookie cake recipe basics:
| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | American |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 10–12 slices |
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 20–25 minutes |
| Calories | Approx. 350 per slice |
Equipment Needed
To get that perfect cookie cake texture—crispy edges and a soft center—you’ll need the right tools. Here’s everything I use in my kitchen when making this recipe:
- Mixing bowls: One large, one medium
- Hand or stand mixer: Helps cream butter and sugar properly
- Measuring cups and spoons: Accuracy matters in baking!
- Rubber spatula: Great for mixing and scraping the bowl clean
- 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan: Gives the cookie its signature shape
- Parchment paper: For easy removal from the pan
- Cooling rack: To cool the cookie evenly
- Offset spatula or butter knife: For spreading frosting
- Piping bag and tip (optional): If you want to decorate with style
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make your cookie cake taste like bakery-level magic:
For the Cookie Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For Optional Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Here’s a quick step-by-step walkthrough:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cream butter and sugars together in a bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) in a separate bowl. Slowly add to the wet mix.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly using a spatula.
- Spread the dough into your prepared pan. Press it evenly with your fingers or spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set. Don’t overbake!
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or slicing.
Essential Note:
Make sure not to overbake! Cookie cake continues to cook a bit after coming out of the oven. The center might look soft when you pull it out—but that’s perfect. That’s how you get a chewy, gooey middle that makes every bite memorable.
