Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

1. 3 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1 cup sugar
3. 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
4. 2 large eggs
5. 1 teaspoon baking soda
6. ½ teaspoon salt
7. 1 cup chocolate chip cookies (use the chocolate chips you can find in supermarkets)
8. 1 packet vanilla pudding mix (optional)
9. Cream cheese or buttercream frosting for decoration (optional)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 2 hours (including baking time)
• Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well.
5. Stir in the chocolate chip cookies, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased and floured cake pan.
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting and decorating with cream cheese or buttercream frosting (optional).

Nutritional Information: (Please note that the nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on the exact ingredients used.)

• Calories: Approx. 400-500 calories per serving (depending on the amount of frosting used)
• Fat: 20-25g
• Carbohydrates: 50-60g
• Protein: 5-7g

Dish Characteristics:

• Layered chocolate chip cookie cake with a rich and chocolatey flavor.
• Soft and moist cake with a crunch from the chocolate chips.
• Optional frosting adds a creamy and sweet layer to the cake.

User Comments:

1. "This is an amazing combination of flavors! The chocolate chip cookies add a unique crunch to the cake."
2. "The layer cake is very rich and chocolatey, perfect for chocolate lovers."
3. "The frosting on top makes it even more delicious!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use room temperature butter for best results in creaming it with the sugar.
• Chocolate chips can be substituted with chopped chocolate if desired.
• Adjust the amount of frosting based on your preference for a richer or lighter cake.