Can You Make Cake With Cookie Mix?
Whether you are celebrating something special like a birthday or anniversary, or in the mood for a sweet treat, cake is always a great option. But is there a method to enjoy this dessert in a fun, innovative way? Our team took on the challenge to discover if it is possible to make a cake using cookie mix, and the answer is yes! While this is different from your traditional cake, it is a delicacy worth trying.
Cookie cakes are excellent for those that do not like standard cakes. Another reason to look into making this kind of dessert is that it is fairly easy and quick to make. Instead of baking a batch of cookie dough as separate cookies, making it as one sizable cake reduces the time required for baking. They are also more cost-effective compared to buying a cake. A popular recipe is everyone’s favorite, chocolate chip, but there is a wide variety of flavors and recipes to choose from.
If you are interested in making a chocolate chip cookie mix cake, the ingredients you will need are:
- 1 ⅔ cup of all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ cup of salted or unsalted butter (as well as extra for the pan)
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup of semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cups of brown sugar (dark or light is fine)
- ¼ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
The first step in making the cake would be to melt your butter. For about 10 minutes, melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. As it starts to become a liquid, stir it so that it does not get too hot. At the same time, start to prepare the oven and pan for baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease the sides and bottom of a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. You can use a standard 12-inch cake pan but will have to cut down on baking time as the cake layer would be thinner.
Next, get a medium-sized bowl and mix together the baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour. In a separate bowl to be used with a stand mixer, blend the two sugars. After the butter has entirely melted, pour it over the sugars and set the mixer to beat the mixture on low. Once it is blended, add the vanilla extract and egg to the bowl and beat the mixture until fully combined. Be sure to use a tool like a rubber spatula to reach all areas of the bowl.
Following this, add the ingredients from the first bowl into the mixture and beat it on low again until everything is mixed thoroughly. Then, add a generous amount of chocolate chips and mix everything together once more at medium-low speed for about a minute. Once the cookie dough is prepared, put it into the skillet using a rubber spatula or a spoon. Make sure the dough is pressed into the skillet smoothly at the bottom. Now it’s ready to go in the oven! Bake the cake for about 20 minutes or once it is set around the edges but the center is soft. After letting it cool, you can cut it into slices to be served! You can also add frosting or other edible decorations.