This Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe is everything you love about a chocolate chip cookie but in a cake! Each bite is a tender cake filled with the perfect amount of chocolate. Basically, it is heaven in every bite!
I’m going to be honest, I am not sure exactly what to call this recipe. One thing that I do know is that it is a bite of heaven in your mouth. When you think of these bars, think chocolate chip cookie, but more cake-like. It is hard to put into words, but trust me – one bite and you will not be sorry.
I love making my kids birthday cakes every year and most of the time they request this cake to celebrate their birthday. If you love this dessert recipe, You must also check out this M&M Cookie Cake, Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies, and How to Make Cookie Cake with Cake Mix.
What's in this post: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe
Why This Recipe Works
It is so hard to beat the classic chocolate chip cookie. But this recipe definitely comes close. Choosing to take everything you love about chocolate chip cookies and making it into one cake is genius.
It is so much easier than scooping out each cookie and trying to bake them to perfection. The hardest part of it all is deciding if you want a middle piece or an edge. They are loaded with flavor and taste amazing!
Ingredients
- Butter – We used unsalted butter and make sure it is softened at room temperature.
- Light Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
- Chocolate Chips – Feel free to change the chocolate chips to peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, caramel chips or even cinnamon chips would be good!
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Variations Ideas
- Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – For a chewy cookie cake, use one egg yolk and 2 eggs instead of 3 whole eggs. Combine the egg yolk and vanilla in step three as normal.
- Sprinkles – If you are celebrating someone special, add in sprinkles for the holiday or birthday that you are celebrating.
How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Step 1 – In a large bowl, mix softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy.
Step 2 – Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well the wet ingredients between each addition. Don’t worry, it is supposed to be pretty thin.
Step 3 – Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 4 – In a small mixing bowl, stir flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 5 – Slowly add dry ingredients to the brown sugar mixture. It will get thick!
Step 6 – Finally, add chocolate chips and pecans (if using).
Step 7 – Dump (not pour since it’s so thick) into prepared pan. Spread evenly around the pan with the back of your mixing spoon.
Step 8 – Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is a beautiful golden brown. Be careful not to overcook. Let cool slightly. Cut. Serve. Enjoy!!
Expert Tips
- Combining Ingredients – You can mix the ingredients by hand, electric mixer or with a stand mixer with the paddle attachment in a medium bowl. Make sure to not overmix as it might change the texture of the baked cookie cake. Scrape the sides with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are mixed together.
- Flour – Make sure to measure flour accurately. We recommend using a food scale to ensure that you are adding the right amount of flour to the ingredients.
- Baking Time – Cooking time will vary on this cookie cake. You do not want it to overcook. Remove the cake from the oven once the top is golden brown.
Serving Suggestions
This chocolate chip cookie cake also makes a great birthday cake! Simply bake it on a pizza pan or in a springform pan and top it with buttercream frosting or your favorite frosting recipe.
Chocolate frosting would be decadent! Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Keep in mind that you may need to adjust your bake time accordingly.
You might as well plan on doubling the recipe and topping one with frosting and making one as is. It is even delicious served with ice cream, sprinkles and chocolate syrup.
Frequently Asked Questions
We made this cake in a 13×9 baking dish but you can also use a round 9-inch pan. If we are serving for a party, I like to use a round cake pan.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days. You can also leave in the baking pan and cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Yes, you can freeze this chocolate chip cookies cake in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. We have even slice the cookie cake with a knife and froze in individual slices so we can take out the amount we need. Just thaw on the counter when ready to enjoy again.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2¾ cup all purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pkg chocolate chips (11.5 oz.) I prefer milk chocolate
- 1 cup chopped pecans optional
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Grease 13×9 pan.
- In a large bowl, mix softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy. If you have a mixer, just keep it in the cupboard for this recipe. I think you produce a more moist ‘cookie-cake’ if you mix it the old fashioned way! ?
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Don’t worry, it is supposed to be pretty thin.
- Stir in vanilla.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Slowly add flour mixture to the brown sugar mixture. It will get thick!
- Finally, add chocolate chips and pecans (if using).
- Dump (not pour since it’s so thick) into prepared pan. Spread evenly around the pan with the back of your mixing spoon.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is a beautiful golden brown. Be careful not to overcook.
- Let cool slightly. Cut. Serve. Enjoy!!
