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Cookie Cake Recipe

This Cookie Cake is a giant slice of nostalgia! Soft, gooey, and topped with chocolate frosting, it's perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cake:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
For the Frosting:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • to taste Sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Pan
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookie cake bakes evenly.
  2. Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Beat together using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
    Add the vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Fold in Chocolate Chips
    Gently fold in the milk chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Step 6: Prepare the Baking Pan
    Grease your baking pan with a little butter or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  7. Step 7: Bake the Cookie Cake
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Cool Down
    Once baked, remove the cookie cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Step 9: Prepare the Frosting
    While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by creaming together 4 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1-2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Step 10: Frost and Decorate
    Once the cookie cake is completely cooled, spread the chocolate frosting over the top. Finish with colorful sprinkles for an extra festive touch!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
  • You can freeze the cookie cake for up to 3 months; wrap it tightly before freezing.
  • Frost the cake after thawing to maintain frosting texture.