Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting
Craving a dessert that combines the chewy charm of cookies with the decadence of cake? Look no further than this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting! This delightful treat features gooey chocolate chips nestled within a soft, thick cake base, all topped with a rich buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you need a sweet pick-me-up, this cake is not only easy to make but also visually stunning. Ready in under an hour, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Add a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of caramel for that extra oomph!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Press dough into a greased 9-inch metal cake pan.
- Bake for 23–28 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
- Cool before frosting with prepared buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg