How To Make GIANT Chocolate Chip Cookie CAKES | Vanilla Cake | How To Cake It

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Bake 9 pounds of vanilla cake batter and divide evenly between six 8-inch round pans.

Fold in chocolate chips into the batter before baking.

Carve each cake to create peaks and valleys using a serrated knife, mimicking a cookie shape.

Brush simple syrup on the cakes.

Crumb coat the cakes with chocolate ganache, ensuring it's not too thick to avoid dredging up crumbs.

Chill the crumb-coated cakes briefly after applying a second layer of ganache to smooth out the surface.

Brush water around the bottom edge of the chilled cakes to help the fondant stick.

Roll out tan fondant, drape it over the cakes, and smooth it into the grooves.

Use a sharp paring knife to trim away excess fondant from the edges.

Chill the cakes again to dry the fondant slightly, then use a dry paint brush to create texture on the fondant.

Dust the cakes with regular cocoa powder using a soft bristle brush for a baked appearance.

Press chocolate kisses into the top of the cakes using melted chocolate to adhere them.

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