Perfect Congrats Grad Cookie Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Celebration Treats
A quick and easy cookie cake recipe perfect for celebrations like graduations, featuring a soft, chewy texture and a tangy cream cheese frosting with customizable decorations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
- Food coloring and sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened butter with granulated and brown sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape the bowl sides halfway through.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet batter, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly, about 1½ inches thick.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set but soft. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat ½ cup softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and enough milk or cream to reach spreadable consistency.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cookie cake using an offset spatula. Decorate with food coloring or sprinkles and write your message.
- Chill the frosted cake for 15-20 minutes to set the frosting before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs for best texture. Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep the cookie cake soft and chewy. Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use a piping bag or plastic bag with a small corner cut for neat lettering. For gluten-free or vegan versions, substitute ingredients as suggested.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of c
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Protein: 3
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