Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting
Indulge in the delightful combination of a chewy chocolate chip cookie and a rich cake with this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting. Perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat at home, this dessert is simple to make and will impress your friends and family. The warm gooey chocolate chips meld beautifully with the buttery cake, topped off with luscious buttercream frosting, making it a showstopper on any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 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
- Optional: A pinch of sea salt for sprinkling on top
- For Buttercream: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 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 stir in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Press dough evenly into a greased or lined 9-inch metal cake pan.
- Bake for 23–28 minutes until the edges are golden but the center remains soft.
- Cool for about 15 minutes before frosting.
- For frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in cream and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg