Description
Heart-shaped cookie cake, delicious and easy to make! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any special occasion, with a soft texture and ganache topping. (For a 8 inch/20 cm cake)
Ingredients
Heart Cookie Cake
- 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter – softened
- 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar – white
- 70 g (1/3 cup) brown sugar – dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg – room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 220 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 150 g (3/4 cup) chocolate chips
Ganache Decoration
- 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate
- 50 ml (3 tbsp) heavy cream
- 100 g (3.5 oz) white chocolate
- 35 ml (2 1/2 tbsp) heavy cream
- Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
Cookie Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a heart-shaped pan with a removable bottom or a 6-inch (20 cm) pastry ring.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix again for another minute until fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips—then gently fold them in using a flexible spatula or wooden spoon until you get a slightly sticky cookie dough.
- Transfer the cookie dough into the prepared pan, pressing it down evenly with a spoon to spread it across the surface.
- Sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top and bake for about 20–25 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffed, but still soft in the center.
- Let it cool completely before carefully removing it from the pan.
Ganache Decoration:
- Chop the dark chocolate and white chocolate into small pieces and place them in two separate bowls.
- Heat the heavy cream until warm, then pour the correct amount over each type of chocolate. (Add a touch of pink food coloring to the white chocolate bowl.)
- Let the mixtures sit for a minute, then stir with a spoon until smooth and fully melted. If needed, microwave for a few seconds to finish melting.
- Let both ganaches cool at room temperature or in the fridge until they are firm but still pipeable.
- Transfer them into piping bags fitted with decorative nozzles and pipe swirls around the edges of the cookie cake. Sprinkle with sugar pearls for the final touch.
Notes
Storage:
Store leftover cookie cake in an airtight container in the fridge. For a softer texture, warm it slightly before serving. It can also be frozen without the ganache, well wrapped, for up to 1 month.
Tips:
- Always use a kitchen scale for the best results.
- Use high-quality chocolate for a smooth and flavorful ganache.
- Let the ganache cool before using it for decoration.
- For a prettier look, use two piping bags with different tips.
- Don't overbake the cookie; it should stay slightly soft in the center.
- Add extra chocolate chips or chopped hazelnuts for even more indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: cookies, cakes
- Cuisine: American