Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake (Vegan)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup vegan salted butter
room temperature, 170g
- 1 cup brown sugar
200g
- 3 tablespoons applesauce *can sub 1 flax egg or 1 large egg
45ml
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup gluten-free flour 1:1 baking blend *can sub all-purpose flour
280g
- ¼ cup cornstarch
30g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ cups vegan chocolate chips
240g
- ¼ cup vegan salted butter
room temperature, 57g
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
90g
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- optional: pink food color
- optional: sprinkles *gluten-free and/or vegan if needed
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan with non-stick baking spray and parchment paper.
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl with electric beaters, cream the butter on high speed for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake (Vegan)
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About this Recipe
Looking for the ultimate celebration dessert that caters to everyone? This easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is a show-stopping sweet treat, perfect for birthdays and special occasions, and it happens to be entirely vegan!
What makes this cookie cake truly special is its incredible texture—thick, chewy, and absolutely loaded with melty vegan chocolate chips. It masterfully delivers classic cookie flavor in a fun, shareable format, ensuring no one misses out on dessert, whether they're gluten-free, vegan, or just love a good cookie. The combination of vegan salted butter, brown sugar, and applesauce works wonders to create a perfect base.
Prepare for a truly indulgent experience. Each slice of this cookie cake offers a deeply satisfying sweetness, enhanced by rich vanilla notes and the abundance of sweet chocolate chips. You'll find it soft and tender, with that perfect chewy bite reminiscent of your favorite classic cookie, all presented as a beautiful, celebratory centerpiece. Despite its impressive appearance, creating this dessert is surprisingly straightforward, making it an accessible project for home bakers of all levels.
While designed to be vegan and gluten-free, this versatile recipe offers simple swaps. If you prefer, the applesauce can be replaced with a flax egg or a large egg for those not adhering to a vegan diet. Similarly, the gluten-free flour blend can be substituted with regular all-purpose flour. Don't hesitate to experiment with different types of vegan chocolate chips or add fun, themed sprinkles and a touch of pink food color to the frosting to match your celebration.
This festive cookie cake is made for sharing! Crowned with creamy frosting swirls and vibrant sprinkles, it's the ideal centerpiece for birthdays, holiday gatherings, or any special occasion where a truly delightful dessert is desired.