The Best Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe

This chocolate chip cookie cake is everything you love about gooey, chewy chocolate chip cookies except in cake form! Add your favorite frosting and toppings to make it a fun and festive treat!

Chocolate chip cookie cake is one of our families favorite cakes. They are easy to make and you can decorate as elaborate or as simple as you would like. They are delicious without any frosting or toppings too!

If you’re trying to decide between a slice of cake and a warm chocolate chip cookie, why choose? This Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake combines the best of both worlds…a soft, chewy giant chocolate chip cookie baked into a cake pan and decorated just like a traditional cake. If you’re looking for other chocolate chip cookie recipes, try our cookie fries or ice cream cookie sandwich!

Perfect for birthdays, parties, holidays, or simply satisfying a cookie craving, this recipe comes together with simple pantry ingredients and delivers that classic homemade cookie flavor everyone loves. The edges bake up golden and slightly crisp, while the center stays soft, buttery, and packed with chocolate chips.

One of my favorite tricks is using mini chocolate chips. They distribute more evenly throughout the batter, ensuring every bite is loaded with chocolate goodness. Whether you serve it plain or decorate it with a beautiful frosting border, this cookie cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Why you will love this recipe

• Soft and chewy texture
• Easy to make with basic ingredients
• Perfect for birthdays and celebrations
• Ready in under an hour
• Customizable with your favorite chocolate chips and toppings

What you will need-Grocery list

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1½ cups chocolate chips of your choice (mini chocolate chips are my favorite)

How to make the best chocolate chip cookie cake

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour your desired cake pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter until creamy.
• Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• Fold in the chocolate chips with a wooden spoon or spatula.
• Transfer the cookie dough batter to the prepared cake pan and press evenly into the pan.
• Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
• Allow the cookie cake to cool completely on the counter.
• Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour before decorating with frosting.

Tips for the best chocolate chip cookie cake

• Use room-temperature butter and eggs for the best texture.
• Don’t overbake. The center should look set but still soft.
• Mini chocolate chips create a more even distribution of chocolate throughout the cake.
• Chill the cookie cake before frosting to make decorating easier.
• For extra flavor, sprinkle a little flaky sea salt over the top after baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size pan should I use?

This recipe works well in a 9-inch round cake pan, but can also be baked in a 10-inch round pan for a slightly thinner cookie cake. For cookie bars, use a jelly roll pan with 1 inch sides.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes! Make the cookie dough ahead of time and place in fridge in an airtight container or bake the cookie cake a day in advance and store it tightly covered in the fridge. Frost before serving.

Can I freeze cookie cake?

Absolutely. Wrap the cooled cookie cake tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before decorating and serving.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a bakery-style treat at home, this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is always a hit. Soft, chewy, buttery, and loaded with chocolate chips, it’s a dessert that both kids and adults will request again and again.