American Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
A chewy, buttery American cookie cake baked golden and topped with frosting—a sweet classic made for sharing.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- 9-inch round cake pan
- electric mixer or whisk
- spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread dough evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden edges form and center looks soft.
- Cool completely before decorating or serving.
Notes
Use a metal pan for even baking. Avoid overbaking—the center should look slightly underdone for a soft texture. Top with frosting or ganache for special occasions.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.6mg