What is a cookie cake?

It is one big, thick chocolate chip cookie baked in a round pan and sliced like a cake, often decorated with frosting for birthdays and celebrations.

What pan should I use?

A 9-inch springform pan works best because it releases the cake cleanly. Spray it well first.

Can I make a bigger or taller cookie cake?

Yes! Double the recipe for a taller cake and add a few minutes to the bake time.

Can I make it nut-free?

Yes. The nuts are optional, so simply leave them out.

Is this cookie cake gluten-free?

Yes, it is made with Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix, which is GFCO-certified gluten-free.

Cookie Cake

Name: Cookie Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: one 9-inch cookie cake (about 12 slices)
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Pamela's Pancake & Baking Mix; ½ cup butter, softened; ¼ cup white sugar; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup chocolate chips; ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe by Pamela's Published Jun 30, 2026

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Why choose between cake and cookies when you can have both? This gluten-free cookie cake is one giant, chewy chocolate chip cookie, baked in a springform pan and ready to decorate for any celebration. It comes together in one bowl with our Baking & Pancake Mix, and it is the kind of fun, crowd-pleasing dessert that makes a birthday feel special. Pipe a frosting border, add candles, write a message, and watch it disappear. So good no one will guess it is gluten-free, just the way Pamela's has done it since 1988.

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 33-38 minutes

Total Time about 50 minutes, plus cooling

Serving Size one 9-inch cookie cake (about 12 slices)

Ingredients

1.5 cups Pamela's Pancake & Baking Mix
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Used in this recipe

Gluten-Free Pancake & Baking Mix, 4 lb. (opens in a new tab)

$22.49 Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 397 reviews.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325°F and spray a 9-inch springform pan well.
Cream the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined. Add the Baking & Pancake Mix and mix until incorporated, then stir in the chocolate chips and the nuts, if using.
Spread the dough into the prepared pan, flattening it with a spatula or moistened fingers for a smooth, even top.
Bake 33 to 38 minutes, until the middle is cooked through. If the edges brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil. Let cool completely before removing from the pan, then decorate as desired.
Make it a celebration: Pipe a frosting border around the edge, add sprinkles, or write a message in the center for a birthday cookie cake. The recipe can be doubled for a taller cake.
To keep it gluten-free: Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix is GFCO-certified gluten-free. Use gluten-free chocolate chips and decorations so the whole cake stays gluten-free.

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I have been baking something similar to this recipe for years now. I skip the sugar. Toss 7 dates, 1 egg, butter, applesauce (just to get everything to blend nicely) into food processor. Mix in 1 and 3/4 c Baking mix – chocolate chips and pecans. Once you make this a few times you will understand how much applesauce to add for best consistency. I bake as cookies rather than a cookie cake.

Tracey R. Jul 6, 2026