If you’ve ever wished your favorite chocolate chip cookie could be super-sized into a cake, this recipe makes that dream come true! 🍪🎂 The Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake combines the buttery, chewy texture of a classic cookie with the festive presentation of a cake — perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration. It’s soft in the center, crisp around the edges, and loaded with gooey, melty chocolate chips in every bite.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love this cookie cake for its simplicity and versatility! It’s made in one bowl, requires no chilling time, and bakes up beautifully golden every time. It’s easy to decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or even a drizzle of melted chocolate — perfect for parties, gifts, or an everyday treat.
Highlights:
- Buttery, soft, and chewy with crisp edges
- Easy one-bowl recipe ready in under 40 minutes
- Great for decorating or customizing with your favorite mix-ins
- Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions
🧁 Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: frosting, sprinkles, or decorations
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
- Bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookie cake cool completely before decorating with frosting, sprinkles, or a drizzle of chocolate.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into wedges and enjoy with a cold glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
💡 Expert Tips & Tricks
- Use room-temperature butter and egg for the best texture.
- Don’t overbake — the center should look slightly underdone; it’ll finish cooking as it cools.
- Even layer: Press the dough evenly for consistent baking.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking to enhance flavor.
- Cool before frosting to keep decorations from melting.
🎉 Recipe Variations
- Add M&Ms: Swap out some chocolate chips for colorful candies.
- Peanut Butter Swirl: Add a few spoonfuls of peanut butter before baking.
- Extra Chocolate: Drizzle melted chocolate over the top for a double-chocolate version.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
🍦 Serving Ideas
Serve your cookie cake warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce. It’s the perfect shareable dessert for any occasion!
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate: Keep for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Microwave individual slices for 10–15 seconds for that fresh-baked softness.
❓ FAQs
What pan should I use?
A 9-inch round or springform pan works best.
Can I use salted butter?
Yes, just reduce the added salt to ¼ teaspoon.
Can I make this ahead?
Definitely! Bake a day ahead and decorate before serving.
What if I don’t have chocolate chips?
Use chopped chocolate bars or a mix of milk and dark chocolate.
How do I know it’s done?
The edges should be golden brown and the center slightly soft.
✨ Conclusion
This Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is the perfect mix of nostalgia and celebration — chewy, buttery, and packed with chocolate in every bite. Whether you’re making it for a birthday, a holiday, or just because, it’s guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike.