Description
This Cheesecake Cookie Dough Pull-Apart Cake is a delectable dessert combining rich, gooey layers of chocolate chip cookie dough with smooth, creamy cheesecake in a pull-apart cake form. Perfect for sharing, this indulgent treat offers a unique twist on classic flavors with a cinnamon-sugar drizzle topping for added warmth and sweetness.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar until creamy. Add vanilla extract and continue beating. Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms. Fold in mini chocolate chips and set dough aside.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract, egg, and flour, beating until fully combined and creamy.
- Assemble Cake: Take spoonfuls of cookie dough and flatten into discs. Layer these discs into the prepared pan, alternating with spoonfuls of the cheesecake filling in between each layer. Repeat layers until the pan is filled.
- Prepare Topping: Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Drizzle this cinnamon-butter mixture evenly over the assembled cake.
- Bake the Cake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. If the cake browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil and continue baking.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Pull apart the cake pieces to enjoy the delightful combination of gooey cheesecake and chocolate chip cookie dough layers.
Notes
- Allow the butter and cream cheese to soften fully for easier mixing and better texture.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with regular size chips if mini are unavailable.
- If you prefer a less sweet topping, reduce the brown sugar in the cinnamon drizzle.
- Make sure not to overbake; the cake should be set but remain moist inside.
- For easy cleanup, consider lining the pan with parchment paper before greasing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
