Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

The chocolate chip cookie cake was invented by Ruth Wakefield, who owned the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. She accidentally created the cookie cake when she ran out of regular baking chocolate and decided to use broken pieces of Nestle’s semi-sweet chocolate instead.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if desired.
5. Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared cake pan.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.