Chocolate Chip Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Lightly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup, for added sweetness.
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White sugar, 1/2 cup, to sweeten the dough.
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Softened salted butter, 3/4 cup, for the base flavor.
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One egg, helps hold everything together.
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A teaspoon of vanilla, adds a burst of flavor.
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Flour, 1 1/4 cups, for the dough’s structure.
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Cocoa powder, 1/2 cup, for that chocolatey kick.
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One teaspoon of baking soda, so it rises just right.
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Half to three-fourths cup of chocolate chips or chunks, makes it gooey inside.
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Candy corn, 1/2 to 3/4 cup, gives it a festive sweetness.
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1/4 cup butter, used for making the frosting creamy.
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Shortening, 1/4 cup, helps make the frosting smooth.
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Two cups of powdered sugar brings sweetness to the frosting.
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Vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon, flavors the frosting.
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1/4 cup cocoa powder for that chocolatey frosting.
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About 2 tablespoons of water or milk to adjust frosting texture.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prep a 9 or 10-inch cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
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Using a big mixing bowl, beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar for about 3 to 4 minutes until fluffy and smooth.
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Crack the egg into the bowl and pour in the vanilla, blending it all together until smooth.
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Sift in the baking soda, cocoa powder, and flour, then stir until it turns into a sticky dough. Mix in the candy corn and chocolate chunks by hand.
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Spread the dough evenly into the pan. Bake the mixture for 18 to 20 minutes, keeping the center nice and soft.
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Wait for it to cool completely before gently taking it out of the pan.
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Whip together the shortening and butter until creamy. Gradually mix in the cocoa powder, half the powdered sugar, and vanilla.
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Blend in the remaining powdered sugar. Add a little water or milk at a time until it gets perfectly spreadable.
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After the giant cookie cools off, cover it with frosting and sprinkle on some extra candy corn.
# Notes:
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This oversized cookie is a must for Halloween, loaded with candy corn and gooey chocolate pieces.
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Ensure the bake is fully cooled before frosting to avoid a runny mess.