Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
This single-serve cookie cake is a delight you won’t want to share! Consider it the perfect blank canvas for all your favorite sweet toppings—think ice cream, sprinkles, fudge, caramel sauce, and more. It’s suitable for a weeknight treat or a special dessert. The recipe yields a tender, chewy cake that’s warm, with ooey-gooey chocolate that’s hard to believe took under 5 minutes to make.
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What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (80g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup (55ml) milk
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
- Melt the butter in the Anyday dish in the microwave for 15-30 seconds, or until fully melted.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking powder, milk, salt, and chocolate chips. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until the cookie cake looks done on top and the texture is soft but set when lightly pressed. Allow to cool uncovered for at least 1 minute before serving.
Serving suggestions & tips
- À la mode: Serve with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and sprinkles. Finish with whipped cream or your favorite toppings for an indulgent treat!
- Peanut butter: Mix in peanut butter chips for a deliciously nutty flavor.
- Maple pecan: Swap vanilla extract for maple flavoring and add toasted pecans for a delightful fall treat.
- Pumpkin spice: Stir in pumpkin spice and replace chocolate chips with caramel chips for a delicious twist.
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Recipe notes
- This is our favorite recipe for parties and events! let your friends or family top them with their favorite things.
- You can add or reduce the cooking time depending on how gooey you like your cookie cake!
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
All You Need to Know About Making Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
What is a cookie cake?
A cookie cake is a delicious, oversized cookie that’s typically soft and chewy, making it perfect for sharing — or not! It’s usually baked in a round deep dish pan and can be topped with various sweets like icing, chocolate chips, or even ice cream.
Can I make cookie cakes in the microwave?
Yes, you can make cookie cakes in the microwave! Using an Anyday dish makes it super easy and quick to prepare. You’ll have a deliciously warm cookie cake in no time! The microwave cooks the ingredients rapidly, and because you mix everything directly in the same dish, you’ll create less mess and have fewer dirty dishes. Plus, you don’t have to wait for the oven to preheat — what's not to love?
Can I make this in advance?
Yes, you can make this cookie in advance, but it’s best enjoyed fresh. When warm, all the flavors are at their peak, giving you that perfect, gooey texture everyone loves. And if you top it with ice cream, the warm cookie cake will slowly melt the scoop into a delicious sauce.
Can I make it gluten-free?
Absolutely! You can easily make a gluten-free cookie cake by using a gluten-free flour blend. Just be sure to choose a blend that works well for baking to achieve the best results.