Description
This Valentine Easy Cookie Cake stands out with its delightful chocolate chip goodness and simple preparation, making it ideal for festive gatherings or a cozy night in with loved ones.
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 see notes
- 1 3/4 cups (298 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips if you're df/vegan, use compliant chocolate
- 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 see notes
- mini cinnamon candies or mini red M&Ms use vegan/GF candy, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C), line the bottom of an 8” (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl with a stand mixer, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt on top, beat until mixed, then add in flour on low speed.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
- Press the mixture into the prepared springform pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until nicely browned and the center is firm, not wet, and gooey.
- Let cool completely, about 2 hours, before adding frosting.
Notes
For a vegan version, use solid refined coconut oil and a chia egg.
Ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free for a vegan option.
Green food coloring can be adjusted for desired festive appearance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg