Prepare to revolutionize birthday celebrations with the ultimate dessert that combines two crowd-pleasers into one epic treat! Imagine a massive chocolate chip cookie transformed into a birthday cake that will make jaws drop and taste buds dance. This isn't just a dessert; it's a showstopping centerpiece that blends the comforting nostalgia of a classic chocolate chip cookie with the celebratory excitement of a birthday cake. Perfect for kids, adults, and anyone who believes that birthdays should be deliciously extraordinary!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Frosting for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips gently using a spatula, reserving some for topping.
- Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the cookie cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate with frosting as desired, creating birthday messages or decorative patterns.
- Slice and serve the chocolate chip cookie birthday cake, enjoying it warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- • Use room temperature butter and eggs for the smoothest, most consistent dough • Don't overmix the batter - this can make your cookie cake tough instead of tender • For even baking, use a light-colored cake pan that conducts heat evenly • Check the cake at 25 minutes - every oven is slightly different • Let the cookie cake cool completely before decorating to prevent frosting from melting • Use a serrated knife for clean, neat slices • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days • For extra richness, consider using high-quality chocolate chips or a mix of milk and dark chocolate
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 480kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 85mg
