Easy Box Mix Graduation Cookie Cake Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
A quick and easy cookie cake made from a vanilla box cake mix with chocolate chips, perfect for last-minute celebrations and graduation parties. It has a thick, soft, and gooey texture with chewy edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Total Time: 35-38 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix (about 15.25 oz or 432 g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (175 g)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (30 g) – walnuts or pecans
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9-inch cake pan with butter or non-stick spray, and lightly dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula, making sure they’re evenly distributed but not overmixed. If adding nuts, toss them in here as well.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with your spatula.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes. Start checking at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center—if it comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter, it’s done.
- Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice into wedges or squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture tender. Fold in chocolate chips gently to preserve melty pockets. Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter. Check oven temperature to avoid burning. Let cake rest before slicing for better texture. Use parchment paper if you forget to grease the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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