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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

A thick layer of chocolate chip cookie that's extra buttery, frosted with the fluffiest buttercream-this is way better than storebought!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 10 inch Round, 14 inch round, or 12x16 inch Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Piping Tools

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 box Duncan Hines Golden Butter Cake Mix my mom says not to substitute... but I used a gluten free mix from Kroger with no issues!
  • 2 Eggs
  • ¾ cup Oil
  • 1 tbs Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Bag Chocolate Chips or Chunks

For the Frosting

  • 2 lbs Powdered Sugar
  • 4 tbs Meringue Powder
  • ½ cup Shortening
  • ¼ cup Butter
  • ¼ cup Milk (approximately)
  • 2 tbs Hot Water
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ tsp Almond Extract

Instructions
 

For the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour your 14 inch round or 12x16 inch rectangular pan. (I used a 10in pan for a thicker layer–just add an additional 15 minutes baking time!). I either rub softened butter or shortening all over the cake pans and then shake flour around to coat it, or grease the sides and place a round layer of parchment paper in the bottom so that it's easy to remove once cooled. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • Add the batter into your pan and bake for 20-35 minutes or until the edges are a golden color and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let sit in pans for 10 minutes before carefully removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. You can also decorate room temperature layers.
  • NOTE - do not overbake! It will harden as it cools.

For the Frosting

  • Mix the wet ingredients (shortening, butter, milk, vanilla and almond extract) together. Depending on the weather, you may decided to add the water or not. If you are in a humid or hot area, like I am, you may not have any need for it!
  • In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients (salt, powdered sugar, and meringue powder) together. To avoid lumps, I recommend sifting.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until stiff. If desired, add food coloring.
  • Add to a piping bag and decorate your cake as desired!
Keyword Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake