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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

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This chocolate chip cookie cake is the perfect blend of a classic cookie and a celebratory cake, featuring crisp, buttery edges and a gooey, chocolate-packed center. It’s quick, easy, and sure to please any crowd—ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or a simple weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed (dark or light)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
  • Optional: Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, letting some hang over the edges for easy lifting. Grease the sides with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium).
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low or by hand. Stop as soon as the last streaks of flour disappear.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top before baking.
  7. Spoon the dough into the prepared pan. Use a spatula or clean hands to press it into an even layer, making sure to reach the edges.
  8. Bake for 22-28 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set but still a little soft. For a gooier center, pull it at 22-24 minutes; for a more cookie-like texture, bake closer to 28 minutes.
  9. Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes. Use parchment handles to lift it out, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or a drizzle of chocolate. Slice and serve slightly warm for maximum gooeyness, or let cool for cleaner slices.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing after adding the flour. Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a bakery-style look. Adjust baking time for your preferred gooeyness. Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Easily adapt for gluten-free or dairy-free diets with simple swaps.

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