Deep Dish Cookie Nutella Cake
Deep Dish Cookie Nutella Cake
Ingredients
- 200 g butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 200 g chocolate chips
- 1 cup Nutella, or more, as desired for filling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper on the bottom and grease the sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined and a cohesive dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Take approximately half of the prepared cookie dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, forming the base layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the Nutella until it is pourable and smooth. Alternatively, microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Pour the melted Nutella over the cookie dough base in the pan and spread it evenly with a spatula, leaving a small border around the edge if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Carefully place the remaining cookie dough on top of the Nutella layer. Gently press and spread the dough to cover the Nutella completely, forming the top layer of the cake. You may need to flatten pieces of dough with your hands and then place them on top.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set. The center may still appear slightly soft, but it will firm up as it cools.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 175
- 11
Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 15-20 minutes before carefully removing the outer ring of the springform pan. This allows the cookie cake to set properly.
- 12
Slice and serve warm to enjoy the gooey Nutella center.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Deep Dish Cookie Nutella Cake
- 200 g butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 200 g chocolate chips
- 1 cup Nutella, or more, as desired for filling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper on the bottom and grease the sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 175 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined and a cohesive dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Take approximately half of the prepared cookie dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, forming the base layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the Nutella until it is pourable and smooth. Alternatively, microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Pour the melted Nutella over the cookie dough base in the pan and spread it evenly with a spatula, leaving a small border around the edge if desired.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Carefully place the remaining cookie dough on top of the Nutella layer. Gently press and spread the dough to cover the Nutella completely, forming the top layer of the cake. You may need to flatten pieces of dough with your hands and then place them on top.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set. The center may still appear slightly soft, but it will firm up as it cools.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 175 - 11
Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 15-20 minutes before carefully removing the outer ring of the springform pan. This allows the cookie cake to set properly.
- 12
Slice and serve warm to enjoy the gooey Nutella center.