Perfect Congratulations Grad Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
A quick and easy homemade chocolate chip cookie cake perfect for graduation celebrations or any special occasion. Soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that feels both indulgent and comforting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 1/2 cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is just set but still soft. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Let the cookie cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Do not overmix the flour to avoid toughness. Use softened butter at room temperature for best creaming results. Watch baking time closely to prevent dryness. Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking to enhance flavor. Cool completely before slicing to maintain texture. Cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 3
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