Description
Indulgent Heart Shaped Cookie Cake brings romantic dessert magic to sweet celebrations with its giant, shareable chocolate chip cookie delight. Layers of classic comfort and love blend perfectly, promising delectable moments you’ll cherish and savor.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- Food coloring (red, pink, or your choice)
Decoration Ingredients:
- Sprinkles
- Candy hearts
- Additional chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and set up the baking vessel. Carefully coat a heart-shaped pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. For bakers without a specialty pan, craft a precise heart outline on parchment and place on a standard baking sheet.
- Create a smooth, aerated base by vigorously blending butter with both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes exceptionally light and voluminous.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly incorporating each before adding the next. Infuse the mixture with fragrant vanilla extract, stirring until harmoniously combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring no lumps remain. Gently integrate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough. Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Transfer the cookie cake batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and create a smooth surface. Ensure the batter reaches all edges of the heart shape for consistent baking.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring closely. The cookie cake is ready when the edges turn golden brown and the center appears set but slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, carefully transfer to a serving platter or decorative board.
Notes
- Create a custom heart-shaped template using parchment paper if you don’t own a specialty pan, ensuring your cake has the perfect romantic shape.
- Achieve ultra-soft texture by not overmixing the batter, which can develop excess gluten and create a tough cookie cake.
- Ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother blending and more consistent mixing results.
- Customize the cookie cake by swapping chocolate chips with alternative mix-ins like white chocolate, butterscotch chips, or colorful sprinkles for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg