Cake Mix Cookie Cake

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If you love cookies but want something that makes a bigger statement, this Cake Mix Cookie Cake is your go-to dessert. It has the chewy center of your favorite cookie and the fun presentation of a cake, all made easier with a box of cake mix. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a party, or simply craving something sweet and colorful, this giant cookie cake brings the fun and the flavor.

It bakes up soft, thick, and loaded with chocolate chips—plus you can customize it with sprinkles, candies, or frosting around the edges for extra flair. Kids and adults alike love this festive, sliceable cookie that tastes just like childhood joy with a grown-up twist.

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Can I Use Any Kind of Cake Mix for This Cookie Cake?

Great question! You can technically use any flavor cake mix, but yellow or vanilla cake mix works best for that classic cookie cake flavor and chewy texture. Chocolate cake mix creates a brownie-cookie hybrid, while funfetti or spice cake mix brings in unique flavor twists. Just avoid mixes with pudding added, as they may make the dough too sticky and soft.

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Ingredients for the Cake Mix Cookie Cake

Yellow Cake Mix: The foundation of this recipe, yellow cake mix provides a buttery, sweet flavor and saves you from having to measure out flour, sugar, and leaveners individually.

Eggs: They bind everything together and help give the cookie cake its soft, cake-like interior with a slight chew.

Butter: Melted butter enhances the richness and helps achieve a denser, chewy texture rather than a fluffy one.

Vanilla Extract: Just a splash deepens the flavor and rounds out the sweetness.

Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips add pockets of gooey goodness throughout the cookie cake.

Sprinkles (Optional): For decoration and extra joy—these are especially fun when serving for parties.

Frosting (Optional): Whipped or buttercream piped around the edges gives this cookie cake a bakery-style finish.

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How To Make the Cake Mix Cookie Cake

Step 1: Prep Your Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

Step 2: Mix the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick cookie dough forms. The mixture will be denser than cake batter—that’s exactly what you want.

Step 3: Fold in the Chocolate Chips

Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough. If you want to add a few sprinkles or colorful candies, now is the time to do that too.

Step 4: Press Into Pan

Transfer the dough into your prepared pan and press it evenly with your hands or a spatula. Make sure the dough reaches all the edges and is as level as possible for even baking.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft, chewy center.

Step 6: Cool and Decorate

Allow the cookie cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, pipe frosting along the edges and add sprinkles for a festive look.

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Serving and Storing Your Cake Mix Cookie Cake

This cookie cake is best served once it has fully cooled and the frosting has set. Slice it just like you would a traditional cake, and you’ll get perfect wedges of chewy, chocolatey goodness. It pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a tall glass of milk.

To store leftovers, simply wrap the cookie cake in plastic wrap or keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. If you’d like to make it ahead, you can freeze the whole cake or individual slices for up to 2 months. Just be sure to leave off the frosting until ready to serve if freezing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when the cookie cake is done?

The edges should look lightly golden, and the center should be set but still soft. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.

Can I use different mix-ins besides chocolate chips?

Absolutely! Swap in white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, chopped nuts, or M&M’s for a fun twist.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes! Just use your favorite gluten-free yellow cake mix and double-check all mix-ins are gluten-free.

Do I need to chill the dough before baking?

No chilling required! The dough is ready to bake as soon as it’s mixed and pressed into the pan.

Can I bake this in a different shaped pan?

You can use a square or heart-shaped pan as long as the size is similar. Just watch the baking time, as thinner or thicker pans may vary slightly.

Should I use store-bought or homemade frosting?

Either works beautifully. Store-bought keeps it quick and easy, but a homemade vanilla buttercream adds that extra special touch.

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Want More Cookie Ideas with a Twist?

If you loved this Cake Mix Cookie Cake, you might want to try more creative cookies that bring fun flavor and texture combinations to the table:

• Cotton Candy Cookies for a nostalgic carnival treat turned chewy cookie.
• Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies with bright cherry bursts and gooey chocolate.
• Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars for a soft bite with nutty depth.
• Cheesecake Stuffed Caramel Apple Cookies if you’re craving fall flavors in a single bite.
• Oreo Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls for a mash-up of breakfast and dessert bliss.

Let your sweet tooth lead the way—you’ll find plenty of playful twists that make cookie time extra special.

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And let me know in the comments how your cookie cake turned out. Did you go for a classic chocolate chip combo or mix it up with candies and colored frosting?

I love seeing how you customize these bakes to suit your own celebrations. And if you’re looking for more dessert inspo, check out my daily creations here: Life with Nina on Pinterest

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