Description
This Cake Mix Cookie Cake is a quick and delightful dessert that combines the simplicity of cake mix with the classic appeal of a chocolate chip cookie. Ready in just 35 minutes, this treat is perfect for celebrations or whenever you’re craving a sweet, soft, and chewy cookie cake. It’s easy to customize with sprinkles and frosting to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (optional)
Decorating
- 1/2 cup frosting (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add chocolate chips and sprinkles: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and sprinkles, if using. This adds delightful bursts of flavor and color to your cookie cake.
- Press dough into pan: Evenly press the cookie dough into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out to fill the pan uniformly for an even bake.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the center is set. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool the cookie cake: Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture and easier decorating.
- Decorate and serve: Once cooled, decorate the edges with frosting and additional sprinkles if desired. Slice and serve your delicious cake mix cookie cake to friends and family!
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix.
- Feel free to substitute chocolate chips with nuts, white chocolate, or other mix-ins.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the cookie cake soft and chewy.
- Cooling completely before frosting prevents the frosting from melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
