Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake or springform pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until edges are golden and center is just set.
- Let cool completely in pan before removing.
- Optional: Top with frosting, sprinkles, or drizzle with chocolate.
Tips for Success
- Measure flour accurately to avoid dryness.
- Do not overbake: Slightly underdone in the center is ideal.
- Cool before decorating: Warm cookie will melt frosting.
Variations
- White chocolate chips & macadamia nuts
- Peanut butter swirl or chopped peanut butter cups
- Festive sprinkles for birthdays or holidays
- Mini version: Use ramekins or small tart pans
Ingredient Substitutions
- Butter → vegan butter or coconut oil
- Dark brown sugar → light brown sugar + 1 tsp molasses
- All-purpose flour → gluten-free baking mix (1:1 ratio)
- Chocolate chips → chocolate chunks or chopped bar chocolate
Storage & Reheating
- Room Temp: Store in airtight container 2–3 days.
- Refrigerate: Up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Slice and wrap tightly, freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Microwave slices 10–15 seconds for gooey texture.
What to Serve With It
- A scoop of vanilla or coffee ice cream
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries
- A drizzle of caramel or hot fudge
- Glass of cold milk or a warm latte
Nutrition (approx. per slice, 10 servings)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 19g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 4g
FAQs
Can I make it ahead of time? Yes! It keeps well for days and can be frozen for longer storage.
Can I use a different size pan? Yes, but adjust bake time: smaller pan = thicker cake = more time.
Can I frost this cookie cake? Absolutely. Pipe frosting around the edge or spread over the top.
Related Recipes
- Classic Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Giant Skillet Cookie with Ice Cream
- Cookies and Cream Celebration Cake
Conclusion
This chocolate chip cookies cake is perfect when you want all the joy of cookies in a fun, shareable format. Easy to make and impossible to resist, it’s a celebration dessert you’ll bake again and again. Make it your own with toppings, frostings, or mix-ins—and don’t forget to share a slice!
