Irresistibly Soft Heart Shaped Cookie Cake for Your Valentine
A delicious Heart Shaped Cookie Cake, soft and chewy, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Equipment
- Stand mixer
- Heart-shaped cake pan
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cake
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg For vegan options, substitute with a flax egg or applesauce.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute 1:1 with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks
- 1/2 cup Red and White M&M’s
- 1/4 cup Pink and White Heart Sprinkles
For the Frosting
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Acts as the main fat component.
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 drops Gel Food Coloring To achieve desired pink hue.
Instructions
How to Make Heart Shaped Cookie Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grab your heart-shaped cake pan and give it a good coat of non-stick spray.
- Cream together softened unsalted butter and both sugars in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, chunks, and M&M’s gently using a wooden spoon.
- Press the dough into your prepared heart-shaped pan evenly, and sprinkle the top with heart-shaped sprinkles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are light golden brown and the center is slightly soft.
- For the frosting, beat together unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and a splash of vanilla.
- Pipe the frosting onto your cooled cookie cake and get creative with additional sprinkles on top.
Notes
Optional: Try adding a drizzle of chocolate ganache for an extra touch.