Description
This Valentine Easy Cookie Cake is a delightful treat made with chocolate chips and a buttery base. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for sharing on special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temp, or 7.5 tbsp (105 grams) solid refined coconut oil for df/vegan
- 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, 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, use vegan/GF candy if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch (23 cm) springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then beat to combine. Mix in the flour at low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Press the mixture into the prepared springform pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until nicely browned; the center should be firm and not wet at all.
- Allow the cake to cool completely for about 2 hours before frosting.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the butter and egg with solid refined coconut oil and a chia egg, respectively.
Ensure the baking time is adhered to closely for optimal texture; the cake should be gooey in the center right after baking.
Let the cake cool thoroughly to achieve the best frosting texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg