Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake really is the ultimate in cookie cakes! With three layers and three kinds of cookie, there is something for everyone to love.
Speaking of love, I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day. We aren’t really into doing anything huge these days, seeing as it was our 12th Valentine’s Day together. But the hubs dropped a not-so-subtle hint that it’d be nice if I didn’t wake up and immediately start baking.
So I decided to just not do anything blog related Saturday. I can’t remember the last time I was actually at our house, in town, and I didn’t at least do something. It was very nice, and yet it’s hard for me to totally relax because I think of all the things that need to get done.
One day I’m going to figure out how to totally unplug.
Despite the super cold weather that was predicted, it was beautiful out. The last few weekends, the hubs has been working on the yard while I’ve been inside baking. He had some yard things he wanted to get done and wanted some help with, so I put on my gloves and my jacket and got to work. Happy Valentine’s Day hubs! ๐
Before that we had a nice breakfast, then we did a little wondering around some shops. We finished off the day with dinner at home and movie. Not terribly different from a normal Saturday, except that I didn’t bake, take photos, or anything.
Of course when we walked through some shops, I still couldn’t turn it off completely. Pretty much every store I walked into, I was looking for new photo props.
But then I make cakes like this, so I figure it’s all good. ๐
Now, you all know I have a love of cookie cakes. I’ve got quite a few of them on the blog. Shall I list them for you?
{Classic} Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Cake with Cinnamon Maple Icing
Funfetti Cake Batter White Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Triple Chocolate Cookie Cake
Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Oreo Cookies and Cream Cookie Cake
Lemon Cookie Cake
Giant Cinnamon Roll Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Rock Road Cookie Cake
MY OTHER RECIPES
Any of those could be substituted for one of the layers of this cake, if you preferred.
I decided to use some of my favorite and most classic cookie cakes. The classic chocolate chip cookie, the chocolate cookie cake, and the funfetti cake batter cookie cake (my favorite!). I considered using the peanut butter cookie cake, because that would be awesome too. Or the oreo…or any of them. Seriously. I could just stack them all into one big cake.
I kept it simple and showcased all it’s cookie beauty by leaving it naked. Just some vanilla buttercream in between each layer, some sprinkles and bam! You’re done!
This cake is perfect for the cookie lover or someone that isn’t really into cake, but would love a fun birthday or special occasion cake. Because of all the cookie options, it’s also super customizable to your flavor preferences. You could even use all of one kind of cookie, if you wanted.
So there you have it! The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake! Cookie overload, my friends!
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake
Yield: 3 layer, 9 inch cake, 14-16 slices
Ingredients:
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Cake
Vanilla Buttercream
Directions:
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Funfetti Cake Batter Cookie Cake
Vanilla Buttercream
To put the cake together
Enjoy!
You might also like:
Giant Cinnamon Roll Cookie Cake
Oreo Cookies and Cream Cookie Cake
Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Recipes from friends:
Red Velvet Cookie Cake from Crazy for Crust
Snickerdoodle Cookie Pie from Beyond Frosting
Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cake from Sally’s Baking Addiction
I'm a wife and puppy mom with a serious sweets addiction! Bring on the sugar!
Wow you are definitely the cake queen, Lindsay! Every time I see one from you, I think that’s my favorite and then you go and surprise me again! ๐ Love this one! So full of delicious flavors!
Goodness gracious!! This looks absolutely amazing. Saw this in my Bloglovin’ feed this morning and had to take a look!
Can you FedEx this over? Because I love it. Love. You are the real Cake Boss. The other guy…meh.
This cake looks so good! I will be making this for the next family birthday party I’m sure.
What an amazing looking cookie cake! Love all the layers!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!
This was a huge hit at my house!!! Delicious!!
My chocolate chip cookie cake lovin’ self is totally dying over this right now! Oh. my. goodness. Can’t wait to try it!
I totally understand this whole thing about keeping Valentine’s Day lowkey nowadays. We do the same. But this cake! Holy moly this cake girl! no words!
ummmmm, I don’t even know where to begin. just … wow!!!!
This has to be the most decadent cake I’ve ever laid eyes on! I’m at a loss for words at how gorgeous it is! Pinning!
Hey, Lindsay, I just recently found your blog and I have to say you do an excellent job decorating your desserts. They are absolutely stunning. Love your stuff. Following you now on Blog Lovin’.
Thanks so much Teresa! ๐
Is this real life?! OMG this is definitely my kinda cake because cookie cakes are way better!
When you figure out on how to unplug let me know!! This is insane!
Wow Lindsay, this cake looks amazing! It’s over the top awesome ๐
This is outrageously awesome! Reminds me so much of the crazy desserts I come up with for my friend Maggie’s bdays, most recently combining Oreo, Funfetti, Reese’s and cookie dough!
And she was last seen with her head on the table, a fork in her hand and a big smile on her face! That looks absolutely wonderful!
Aw yeah that looks like my kind of cake! I like the way you think ๐ So many layers to love!
I am crying over the beauty of this cake. That’s it. Looking at this cake just broke my resolve. I have GOT to eat this or die trying.
Lol, thanks! ๐ I hope you get to eat it!
Oh my goshhhh, this is one amazing looking cake – my kind of cake actually!! Holy cow I need this in my life. I want to eat like 20 slices… now. ๐
I just made the ultimate triple layer cake for my friend’s birthday last night – he requested a “cookie cake” but when everyone saw this cake they were so surprised at its size (the thing weighed about 7 pounds!) and goodness! He said, “You really know how to do a cookie cake! This cake is business!” Everyone loved it – next time I’ll serve with ice cream to cut the sweetness ๐ The directions were easy to follow and no one had seen anything like it before. Someone even thought I bought it! So proud and so grateful – thanks so much for sharing!! I will DEFINITELY make this one of my “go to” recipes!
That’s so awesome Natalie! I’m so glad everyone loved it! ๐ ๐
Wow! This is over the top! I mean that in a very, very good way!
question!! How would this do with chocolate icing?? Would it be too rich? I want to do classic choc chip, Oreo, and Reese cup cookie cakes. I can’t wait to make this!!
I don’t think it’d be too rich at all – that sounds like an awesome combination! Can I have a slice? ๐ To make the chocolate icing, add about 1/2 a cup of cocoa to the icing (or a little more if you want it more chocolatey) and then reduce the powdered sugar a bit. You can add more milk or water to thin it out a bit, if you need to.
Thanks for sharing! This looks delish! I want to make this tonight for tomorrow night. What is the best way to store it to keep it fresh. Do I need to refrigerate because of the buttercream frosting? Thanks!
No, I wouldn’t recommend refrigerating it. I store it in a cake carrier on the counter.
Hi. I’m making this cake. It looks so good!. I’m having a problem with the bottom layer. I’m on my second try. Its doesnt seem to want to bake. My second one is in the oven still. Going on almost an hour. Any suggestions?
That seems very strange that it wouldn’t bake. I have never had that happen. I’m sorry, I’m not sure what to suggest.
I’m having the same issue. The bottom layer won’t bake. That’s why I came to read the commentsย
Whoah!!! This looks amazing! I love cookies and I know I’ll love this ๐
I may mix up the frosting recipe because it is soo sweet, but otherwise this an amazing recipe! The only thing is that when I cut the cake it breaks up and doesn’t look as pretty as your cake ๐
I love all the ideas, I really want to make the funfetti cookie dough part, but unfortunately I live in the UK and they don’t sell the funfetti cake mix over hear, gutted ๐
I was wondering if you could tell me what’s in the cake mix (if its not too much trouble) so that I can make it myself without buying the box.
Thank you xx
Bummer! If you replace the box mix with 1 1/2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup of sugar (in addition to what’s already in the recipe), it should be fine. I’d also add a couple tsp of vanilla extract.
We don’t get Funfetti mix in pakistan so instead I just made the chocolate chip recipe and instead of brown sugar just added less white sugar. Then added lots of sprinkles and white choc chips. Worked our great!
Hi! This cake looks amazing! I am planning on making it for my son’s graduation party next saturday. How many days in advance can I make it? Thanks so much for your reply!!
If kept in an airtight container, it should be fine to make a day or two ahead.
This looks amazing! My boyfriends birthday is this weekend and he’s a Cookie Monster! This is the best birthday cake for anyone who loves cookies! I’m excited to make this! I have this worst luck switching cakes from a pan to a dish . Would a 9″ spring cake pan work ?
You could definitely make the cookies in a springform pan.
I thought this looked amazing and I tried it out but it stinks. All the layers of cake fell apart when I tried to stack them.
This cookie cake overload looks so delicious! I’m making this (except with your peanut butter cookie recipe replacing the funfetti layer) for a friend’s birthday this weekend, and I’m wondering how far in advance you think it would be reasonable to make the cookie layers for them to still taste good when the cake is served. I’m just worried about getting everything done in one day! Thanks in advance!
The cookie layers should be fine if made a day or two ahead, just keep them in an airtight container.
I made this for my son for his birthday as we both thought it looked delicious! It was delicious however, each cake sunk in the middle as it cooled. Any suggestions on how to avoid that if I should make this again? Thanks!
The cookies do tend to do that. I’d actually suggest using a serrated knife to cut the edges off. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Hi!
I was thinking of making this cake for my son’s 3rd birthday. I have 30ppl attending do you think it will be enough? If not are you able to provide me a recipe to make this cake larger? Maybe 10in.
Thank you so much! Can’t wait to make it.
I’m not sure if it would serve 30 or not it depends on your piece size. It will probably be a little small though. The cookies are fairly thick so you could probably make them as 10inch cakes.
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your website!!!! Whenever there’s a special occasion lifeloveandsugar is the 1st place i go. My family and i love devouring your creations, your food photography is food gasmic and drool worthy. I MUST make this cake for my sister’s 25th birthday, I would like to substitute the Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake for the Oreo Cookies and Cream Cookie Cake. That in mind I would like to swap the Vanilla Buttercream for the Icing that goes with the Oreo Cookies and Cream Cookie Cake, do you think it would be equally as delicious? Is there any possibility you could let me how much icing I will need if i should double or triple the recipe to decorate the cake? Thanks so much for your delicious creations
I made this cake today and everyone loved it! I want to make it for my son’s birthday, but the only issue I had was with the frosting. Mine was a little runny and didn’t come out as pretty as yours. What recommendation do you have. Maybe less milk? I think I also used the wrong tip for decorating.
Thank you!
Hmm, I’ve never had it be runny. The milk is the only thing I could think of being an issue.
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your website!!!! Whenever thereโs a special occasion lifeloveandsugar is the 1st place i go. My family and i love devouring your creations, your food photography is food gasmic and drool worthy. I MUST make this cake for my sisterโs 25th birthday, I would like to substitute the Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake for the Oreo Cookies and Cream Cookie Cake. That in mind I would like to swap the Vanilla Buttercream for the Icing that goes with the Oreo Cookies and Cream Cookie Cake, do you think it would be equally as delicious? Is there any possibility you could let me how much icing I will need if i should double or triple the recipe to decorate the cake? Thanks so much for your delicious creations
Thank you Courtney! I’m so glad you enjoy the site! ๐ Yes, I think that would be a great substitution. You could actually just add Oreo crumbs to the vanilla icing. It’s basically the same icing. You’d probably add half a cup or so of crumbs.
Delicious! It is so rich and couldn’t finish the slice I had cut. Could not get the chocolate layer to bake properly and it became a two layer cake after it failing for the third time. The funfetti layer is amazing and would be great solo!
The cake came out great, the only problem was the chocolate chip cookie layer. It crumbled apart when I tried to take it out of the pan. Is there any reason why this happened?
Had the cake cooled much before you tried to remove it from the pan? I often like to leave it in the pan to cool so that it’s firm when I remove it.
I would love to make this for my husband’s birthday but for some reason the recipe links aren’t working for me ๐
Hi Kristin, I just went and clicked on all the links and they worked for me. There were some updates done to the site earlier today, so you may need to clear your cache. If it still isn’t working, I can try to give you the links directly.
I made it with my mom for Valentine’s day! Yuuuuum!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g9fxdt36rbx4ted/Fichier%2016-02-14%2022%2028%2053.jpeg?dl=0
… Thought you would like a picture. Haha!
Looks great! ๐
i see you have used salted better in these recipes, if you were to use unsalted butter, which is what I have on hand, how much salt would you add?
Thanks!
I’d add 1/4 tsp.
Hey Lindsay :D..I’m first time on your site and i have to say that everything you do is amazing, and this cake looks lovely ! In 2 weeks is my birthday and i will try to make it for some friends. My problem is that will be a little hard for me to find some ingredients because I’m from Europa but I think I’ll handle it. Thanx ^_^
Thanks Andreea! I hope you enjoy it and Happy Birthday!
It was amazing ! You are so sweet! Thank you ! <3
I just made this cake for my daughter’s 16th birthday. It was a huge hit! Thank you for sharing!!
Wonderful! I’m so glad! Thanks Mindy!
Wow! My daughter wants this cake for her birthday. It needs to feed about 30 and like a previous question, would the batter stretch to a larger pan, do you think? Or should I make more?
You could probably go a little larger on the pan size, you’d just have a shorter cake.
This cake is a beast and utterly heavenly. I didn’t have funfetti mix so I tried the equivalent you mentioned earlier with 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup jimmies sprinkles. Took it out of the oven after 25mins at 180 degrees Celsius (fanforced). Left it for over 3 hrs before attempting to remove it from the pan. Work quick and don’t move it much to avoid crumbling. ( I had to make another one cos I took it out too early and kept moving it from plate to tray to baking paper). Thanks so much for this amazing recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Would it be possible to put vanilla ice cream as small layer between the cookies? How would you make the cookies so they aren’t so thick?
You could certainly try it. For thinner cookies, you’ll just want to use less cookie dough. If you want a cookie half the thickness, cut the dough in half and cut down on the baking time.
Hi, Lindsay! I would like to try this recipe out tomorrow but I was wondering if you think I could use a different cake mix instead of funfetti? I want to try red velvet but I’m not sure if it would work?
I haven’t tried the red velvet cake mix, but I do think it would be fine.
Do you have any tips on slicing the cake once it’s assembled? I am making a cookie and brownie layered cake for me brother and so the cake needs to be easy to cut.
I’m not sur eI have any brilliant tips. Just a big, sharp knife. ๐
Just finished making this for my son’s 12th birthday tomorrow. Everything turned out ok I think. I only had problems with baking times I needed to add time. Looks great can’t wait to eat it.
I’m going to attempt to make this for a friend’s birthday this weekend, wish me luck, lol! I hope you don’t mind me asking a few questions! First, I only have 8 inch cake pans, will those work? I worry that maybe the layers would be too thick? And what tip did you use for the buttercream, and how does the buttercream not squish out when you cut into it? Thanks so much for all your great recipes! ๐
Anyone know the calories for a serving of this cake?๐
I’m going to guess it’s low calorie. ๐
I recreated this for my birthday with a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie instead of the funfetti cookie and chocolate frosting. It looks amazing! So excited to try it out tomorrow!
Sounds delicious! I hope you enjoy it!
Just made this cake . Hope my daughter likes it. I made it for her birthday on Tuesday ๐. I will post pictures on instagram Tuesday night
I tried the chocolate cookie recipe and it didn’t even sink in the middle! Even though I cheated and melted the butter because I was too lazy to cream it with the sugar. This will be my go-to recipe for choc chip cookies because it took no time at all, thank you!
i know its a little late and all but, my 12th birthday is in 3 weeks and I want this for my birthday. Is it possible for me to give the recipe to a profesional and let them make it…maybe the local baker or the bakers at walmart? this cake looks awesome and is their anyway that you can make a few reeses treats because me, my mother, and my Aunt love reeses and its like a monthly treat for us. This months treat is reeses marble cheesecake.
Definitely! If someone can make it for you, that’s great! Happy birthday!
Love the site. I noticed the classic cookie is dark brown sugar and the chocolate cookie is just normal brown sugar. I’m in the UK and wondered if you knew if that is the equivalent of demerara sugar? Or can I just use dark for both?
Glad you love it – thank you! I looked up demerara sugar it doesn’t look like it’s the same. Demerara sugar is more of a raw sugar and brown sugar is white sugar with added molasses. And yes, you could use dark for both if you have that on hand.