Description
This Valentine Easy Cookie Cake is a delightful treat, featuring rich chocolate chips and a beautifully simple preparation method. It’s perfect for a romantic celebration or a cozy gathering, ensuring every bite is a sweet moment worth sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 large egg (50 grams out of shell, room temp) or 1 chia egg if vegan
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (188 grams) flour
- 1 3/4 cups (298 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, room temp or vegan butter if df/vegan
- 1 tablespoon milk or plant-based milk if df/vegan
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- green food coloring
- mini cinnamon candies or mini red M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and prepare an 8” (23 cm) springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla, mixing thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt into the mixture, then combine. Gradually add the flour on low speed until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Press the dough into the prepared springform pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is firm, ensuring it doesn’t appear wet.
- Allow the cookie cake to cool completely for about 2 hours before frosting.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a chia egg and use plant-based butter and milk.
Make sure the chocolate chips are compliant with your dietary preferences, especially if using dairy-free or vegan options.
Customize the decoration with colored food or festive candies for a fun finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
