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Skip the bakery and learn How to Make Cookie Cake with Cake Mix at home. It is perfect for birthdays but easy enough for any day of the week.
My kids always request this simple ingredients cake mix cookie recipe for the birthdays. It taste so much better than buying it at the store and it saves me money. They can easily choose their decorations to make it their own. Making desserts recipes at home is fun, easy and memories are made.
In a previous cake mix recipe, we used a chocolate cake mix to make Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookie bars. Those are so good. Serve this cookie cake with a scoop of ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
- Butter – We used unsalted butter, melted
- Yellow Cake Mix – Feel free to change the cake mix. You can even use a Funfetti Cake Mix to celebrate a birthday!
- Eggs – Binds the ingredients together
- Chocolate Chips – Use your favorite chocolate chips
For the Frosting
- Powdered Sugar – Adds sweetness to the frosting
- Cocoa Powder – Gives it the chocolate flavor
- Butter – We used unsalted butter
- Vanilla Extract – For the best flavor use pure vanilla extract
- Milk – Use whole milk
- Multi-Colored Sprinkles – You can swap with your favorite color sprinkles
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How to Make a Cookie Cake with a Cake Mix
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 inch round cake pan with a non-stick baking spray.
Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, stir together the butter, cake mix and eggs until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Step 3 – Press the cookie dough batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn slightly golden brown.
Step 4 – Beat the butter with a hand held mixture until smooth. Then slowly add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
Step 5 – Add in the vanilla extract and slowly add in the milk until creamy.
Step 6 – Pipe the frosting with a star tip onto the edges of the cookie cake and top with the sprinkles.
Step 7 – Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy.
Cookie Cake with Cake Mix
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cake:
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 Yellow Cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
For the Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups powder sugar
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- ½ cup Multi-Colored Sprinkles
Instructions
For the Cookie Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 inch round cake pan with a non-stick baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the butter, cake mix and eggs until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn slightly golden brown. Be careful not to overcook. It’s better to under cook the cookie dough than over bake it as the cake will continue to cook as it cools.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the frosting.
For the Frosting:
- Beat the butter with a hand held mixture until smooth.
- Then slowly add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add in the vanilla extract and slowly add in the milk until creamy.
- Pipe the frosting with a star tip onto the edges of the cookie cake and top with the sprinkles.
- Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Cooking Time – Be careful not to overcook. It’s better to under cook the cookie dough than over bake it as the cake will continue to cook as it cools. Insert a toothpick to check to see if the cookie is finished baking. If it comes out clean, then it is ready to be served.
- Frosting Cake – Let the cake cool completely at room temperature before adding the frosting.
- Change the Cake Mix – Feel free to change the cake mix to what you prefer. You can try this recipe with lemon cake mix, strawberry cake mix, red velvet, and vanilla cake mix. The options are endless.
- Chocolate Chips – You can also change the chocolate chips to white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or dark chocolate chips.
- Frosting – Frost the cake with a cream cheese frosting or a buttercream frosting. Both are great options for this easy dessert recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Suggestions
When serving this cake mix cookie cake, serve with a side of vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and more sprinkles.
We really do love this easy cookie cake recipe and we do call it the best cookie cake recipe. It is so easy to make and very versatile. The flavor and texture is amazing and perfect for birthdays, holidays or just because.
Make someone feel special today with this simple ingredient cake mix cookie cake. You may also love to make this M&M Cookie Cake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store your leftover cookie cake in an airtight container. It will last about 3 days on the counter or in the fridge.
If you want to make the cookie cake ahead of time, then leave it unfrosted and wrap in plastic wrap and foil. Store in the freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight then decorate it and enjoy.
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I made a sugar cookie version of this recipe to give as gifts to my neighbors for Christmas. This is a super fast and easy recipe to make, and the best part is it’s delicious!
Woohoo! I love hearing this Laura! I think that this makes the best gifts! Thank you so much for sharing and for the positive review!
Super fast & easy!