Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe (2024)

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Celebrating something special? This easy vegan cookie cake recipe will make your party sing for more! If you’re looking for easy cookie cakes with lots of chocolate chips and a soft, buttery cookie crust, this is the one for you.

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I like to party. But not in the way some people think. I love having people over and celebrating fun events, like birthdays, anniversaries, and you know, random Tuesday nights!

It’s nice to have a go-to recipe that’s a real crowd-pleaser. That’s where this chocolate cookie cake comes in. It’s based on my vegan chocolate chip cookies recipe which is a bakery-style cookie.

Add dollops of vegan chocolate frosting on top with sprinkles for added fun!

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Why This Recipe is a Winner

  • MOIST — Using brown sugar keeps this cookie cake nice and moist throughout
  • EGG-FREE — Ground flaxseed is a perfect egg replacer that adds binding to the batter without adding flavor.
  • CHOCOLATEY — Pressing reserved chocolate chips into the top of the cookie dough before baking means lots of melty chocolate chips will show through in your cookie cake!

Key Ingredients

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

  • Vegan butter — Use Earth Balance butter (not tub margarine) or homemade Vegan Butter.
  • Brown sugar — Use light, dark, or made from scratch Brown Sugar.
  • Cornstarch — Cornstarch makes this cookie cake soft.
  • Flour — Use all-purpose flour for a tender cookie cake. Substitute whole wheat pastry flour.
  • LeavenerUsing both baking soda and baking powder is important
  • Chocolate chips — Use your favorite Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips
  • Plant-based milk — Use any plant-based milk.
  • Chocolate Frosting — Add swirls of Vegan Chocolate Frosting.

You can also bake sprinkles right into your cookie cake. Use this confetti cookies recipe as a guide.

How to Make Vegan Cookie Cake

You can get the complete list of instructions in the recipe card below. Here is a synopsis of the steps to make this vegan chocolate chip cookie cake:

  1. Whip vegan butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in flaxseed, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
  3. Stir the dry ingredients and pour this into the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
  4. Add 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  5. Stir in almond milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.
  6. Press the batter into a prepared pan.
  7. Press chocolate chips on top of the batter.
  8. Bake until the edges are golden.
  9. Decorate the baked and cooled cookie cake with chocolate frosting.
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Reader Reviews

★★★★★
We served this for my son’s birthday and everyone raved over it. It was so good!

Wendy

★★★★★
This cake turned out great! Made it for my brother’s birthday party and was a hit… It tastes even better on day 2! Loved this, will be saving the recipe.

Pooja

Frequently Asked Questions

Can cookie cake be frozen?

You can freeze a cookie cake as a whole or individual slices. Allow the cake to cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap. You can add a layer of foil to ensure it’s sealed completely. Then freeze for up to 3 months. Transfer cooled slices to a freezer-safe container or bag for individual slices and freeze.

Can a cookie cake stay out?

You can leave a cookie cake at room temperature for several hours, but after that, you’ll want to wrap it in plastic to prevent it from drying out. Adequately covered, it can stay out for up to 3 days.

Marly’s Tips

Use these tips to make this cookie cake recipe perfect every time:

  • Serve your cookie cake with or without frosting.
  • I used a Wilton 1m Star Piping Tip (paid link).
  • Add some colorful sprinkles for a party theme.
  • Transform this into a gluten-free cookie cake by substituting gluten-free baking flour for the all-purpose flour.
  • Knowing how long it takes to bake a cookie cake is essential. I recommend 20 to 25 minutes. Make sure it doesn’t overbake. You want the crust to be a light golden brown, but the center can be tender. It will firm up as it cools.

More Vegan Birthday Treats

If you love this vegan chocolate chip cookie cake, you will love this vegan chocolate cake or this vegan vanilla cake. So many birthday cake dessert options! Here are some more festive vegan treats to try:

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Try this vegan chocolate chip cookie cake recipe for dessert tonight. It makes a tender cookie cake infused with chocolate chips and a delicious buttery flavor!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 20

Calories: 202kcal

Author: Marly McMillen

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup vegan butter , softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar , packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups dairy free chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • Optional: Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Spray an 8-inch round cake pan or springform pan with vegetable cooking spray.

  • Combine vegan butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix with a beater on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add flaxseed, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Beat for another minute until combined and light.

  • In a bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Pour this into the bowl with the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.

  • Add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the batter. Add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a spreadable consistency.

  • Press cookie dough batter into the prepared pan.

  • Place the remaining chocolate chips on the top of the batter, pressing them in just a little. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges of the crust are golden.

  • Optional: Decorate the edges of the cookie cake with chocolate frosting once it has cooled completely. This frosting tip from Amazon works great.

Recommended Equipment

Electric Mixer

Spring Form Pan

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Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 124mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.8mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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This post was originally published in 2019 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2021.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is vegan cookie dough made of? ›

To make vegan cookie dough:

Add the vegan butter, brown sugar, and white sugar to a large bowl or mixer bowl. Whisk until creamy. Add 1 tablespoon of plant-based milk and vanilla extract and mix in. Add the flour and mix to form a dough.

What is the difference between cookie and cake batter? ›

Typical cookie dough is 3 parts flour, 2 parts fat, and 1 part sugar. Cake batter is 2 parts each flour and liquid, 1 part each egg, fat, and sugar, plus 1 teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour.

How many calories in a vegan chocolate chip cookie? ›

Nutritional Info: Per serving: 1 cookie, 110 calories (50 from fat), 50g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 4.5mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 15g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 1g protein. Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes.

What binds vegan cookies? ›

Ground flax seeds

This is made by combining ground (not whole) flax seeds with water and leaving to sit for 15 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, almost the same consistency as a regular egg. The binding properties of flax seeds make this a great addition to cookies, brownies and other sweet treats.

Why can't i eat raw vegan cookie dough? ›

Raw Dough Can Contain Germs That Make You Sick

That means it hasn't been treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella. These harmful germs can contaminate grain while it's still in the field or flour while it's being made.

Why do cookie cakes taste different than cookies? ›

Cookie cakes, being larger and thicker, may require longer baking times at lower temperatures to ensure the center is fully cooked without burning the edges. This can affect the texture and taste. Ingredient Ratios:The ratio of ingredients, such as flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, can vary.

Is it better to use cake flour for cookies? ›

If you opt for all cake flour cookies, less gluten is formed when you mix the cookie dough. The resulting cookie consistency post-baking is delicate, softer, fluffier, and, well, more cake-like. The color may end up paler, and the edges might not be as crispy. But the flavor should still deliver.

What are the four basic ingredients that are used for cookies and cakes? ›

While there may be countless variations, each cookie at the core has four ingredients – butter, sugar, flour & eggs. The proportions of ingredients and the methods of mixing are what define our cookies. Dough spreads – Inside the hot oven, the butter starts to melt and the dough gradually starts to spread out.

Are vegan cookies actually healthy? ›

Depending on the recipe, and more specifically how much refined sugars they contain vegan cookies probably aren't the healthiest option when it comes to a sweet treat. Opting for a recipe that uses natural fruit-sugars to sweeten them could be the healthiest option.

Are vegan cookies healthier than regular cookies? ›

In fact, your vegan cookies will probably be just as loaded with sugar as any other cookies. And even if you opt for organic, fresh, or less-processed ingredients in your cookie confection, you cannot avoid the fact that what you are making is a dessert.

Do vegan chocolate chips taste good? ›

Vegan chocolate can taste delicious, and there are many high-quality options available that are enjoyed by both vegans and non-vegans alike. Vegan chocolate is made without any animal-derived ingredients, such as milk or dairy, and instead uses plant-based alternatives.

Are Girl Scout cookies really vegan? ›

Yes, some Girl Scout Cookies are made with vegan ingredients including our most popular cookie Thin Mints®. For more information, visit the Meet the Cookies page of our website. Are there Girl Scout Cookies that are certified gluten-free? Yes.

Why are vegan cookies dry? ›

If you think vegan baked goods are dry and crumbly, you probably haven't had one that's been made with the right fat (or the right amount of fat), according to Konya. Butter is what makes traditional baked goods so darn tasty—as well as helps keep it all together—so you can't merely eliminate it and hope for the best.

Can vegans have brown sugar? ›

Brown sugars come in two varieties, vegan-friendly raw cane sugars (which inherit their brownish tint from their intrinsic molasses) and non-vegan commercially processed brown sugars (which borrow their color from sugarcane molasses added to refined cane and beet sugar).

What is different about vegan cookies? ›

The main difference between a vegan cookie and a regular cookie lies in the ingredients used to make them. Here's a breakdown of the distinctions: Ingredients: Vegan Cookie: A vegan cookie is made entirely from plant-based ingredients, avoiding all animal-derived products such as eggs, butter, milk, and honey.

Why are vegan cookies healthier? ›

Vegan Bakes are Nutrient-Rich

Vegan baking may not be considered 'healthy,' but it is more nutritious than your standard non-vegan dessert. Vegan recipes rarely call for many processed ingredients or saturated fats.

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