Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake!

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE 2 cups (280 g) high-quality all-purpose gluten-free flour

1 tsp

xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it)

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

3/4 cup

packed light brown sugar

6 tbsp

granulated sugar

6 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

6 tbsp

vegetable shortening, at room temperature

egg + 2 egg yolks at room temperature, beaten

1 tbsp

pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

semi-sweet chocolate chips, tossed with 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

FOR THE FROSTING 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

4 tbsp

milk, at room temperature

1 tbsp

pure vanilla extract

1/8 tsp

kosher salt

2 tsp

meringue powder

4 cups

confectioners’ sugar