Description
Cookies and Cream Cake is a decadent dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate cake with creamy frosting and crunchy cookie bits. This simple yet impressive cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat. Each slice promises a delightful explosion of flavor, making it an unforgettable indulgence for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting: 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; fold in crushed cookies.
- Once cooled, layer frosting between the cake layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg