Description
This Valentine Easy Cookie Cake boasts an irresistible flavor with chocolate chips and a simple prep. Perfect for gatherings, it’s a delightful dessert that will impress anyone seeking homemade treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- green food coloring
- mini cinnamon candies or mini red M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8” springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt into the mixture, then mix until combined. Gradually add the flour while mixing on low speed.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until the dough is well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the prepared springform pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is firm, not wet.
- Allow the cake to cool completely for about 2 hours before frosting.
Notes
You can substitute coconut oil for the butter for a dairy-free version.
For a vegan option, replace the egg with a chia egg and use plant-based milk.
Make sure to let the cake cool completely before applying frosting for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg