Shelley Reed
@reecuisineshe
Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake
Indulge in this delightful Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake, featuring layers of soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies and rich chocolate frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day!
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
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Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time50 min.
- Servings16
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 2
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 3 cups
- 1 (12 ounce) bag
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). While it warms up, grab three large baking sheets and give them a light greasing. Cut out three 10-inch rounds of parchment paper and place each round on a baking sheet, ready for your cookie magic.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1 cup of white sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat them together until the mixture is fluffy and smooth, creating a delightful base for your cookies.
Step 3
Next, add in the eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix until just combined, then gently stir in 3 cups of all-purpose flour until the dough comes together. Finally, fold in the 12 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring every bite will be chocolatey goodness.
Step 4
Now, divide your cookie dough into three equal parts. Press one part onto each parchment round, shaping them into perfect circles.
Step 5
Pop the baking sheets into your preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cookie rounds are beautifully browned and crisp around the edges, yet soft in the center. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 6
While your cookies cool, let’s whip up a luscious frosting. In a bowl, stir together melted butter, a splash of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. In another bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder until well combined. Gradually beat the butter mixture into the cocoa mixture until your frosting is smooth and thickened to perfection.
Step 7
Once your cookie rounds are cool, carefully peel the parchment paper off the bottom of each one. Choose the prettiest round to be the crown of your cake. Spread half of the frosting onto the first cookie round, then gently place the second cookie round on top. Repeat with the remaining frosting and the third cookie round, creating a towering layer cake of cookie delight.