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Birthday Cookie Cake

A delightful and festive cookie cake perfect for celebrating birthdays, combining the flavors of cookies and cake in one delicious treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cookie Cake Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or sprinkles
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Cake Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips or sprinkles.
  6. Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Add the milk and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until fluffy and smooth.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cookie cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  2. Decorate with additional chocolate chips or sprinkles if desired.
  3. Cut into squares and serve for a festive birthday celebration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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