Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup cold vegan butter
- 1/4 cup organic white sugar
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 Tbsp almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
or vanilla extract
- 1/2-3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
*more or less depending on preference
- 1/2 cup cold vegan butter
- 1/4 cup vegan shortening
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
or vanilla extract
- 1- 1 1/2 cups organic powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp pitaya powder
*optional, to make 1/3 of the frosting pink
- 1 Tbsp rainbow sprinkles
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350F. Then, add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder to a large mixing bowl and sift together. Set aside the bowl.
- 2
Add the dough to a greased 9" springform pan and use a spatula or your hands to press the dough flat. Add to the oven and bake for 26-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.
- 3
Begin by adding your vegan butter, shortening, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Whip together until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Once whipped, slowly add in your powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time and whip until a smooth frosting has formed.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate dessert that’s both indulgent and entirely plant-based? This Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is your answer, delivering celebration-worthy flavor and texture in every delightful slice.
What sets this cookie cake apart is its perfect balance: a soft, chewy interior with irresistibly crispy edges, all crowned with a luscious, thick layer of creamy vegan vanilla buttercream. It’s a testament to how incredible vegan baking can be, proving you don't need dairy or eggs for a truly spectacular treat.
Get ready for a truly decadent experience. Each bite of this cookie cake offers the comforting familiarity of a classic chocolate chip cookie, amplified into a grand, shareable dessert. You'll savor the rich, sweet notes from organic white and brown sugars, perfectly complemented by the generous scattering of vegan chocolate chips. The velvety vanilla buttercream, studded with vibrant rainbow sprinkles, adds a joyful, creamy contrast that makes this cake feel special and celebratory. This recipe is designed to be approachable, resulting in a showstopper that tastes as amazing as it looks, taking just under an hour of your time.
You have flexibility with a few key ingredients to tailor this cookie cake to your preference. Feel free to adjust the amount of vegan chocolate chips from 1/2 to 3/4 cup, depending on how chocolatey you like it. For the vanilla flavor, you can confidently use either vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract in both the cookie and the buttercream. If you're feeling adventurous and want to add a vibrant pop of color, incorporate the optional pitaya powder into a portion of your buttercream for a naturally pink hue.
This Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is absolutely perfect for birthdays, special gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a fun, festive, and utterly delicious dessert. Serve it as the centerpiece of your celebration, letting the colorful rainbow sprinkles signal pure joy.