Description
Cookies and cream cake is the ultimate dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with creamy frosting and crunchy cookie bits, making it a crowd favorite at any celebration. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through creating a stunning cake that’s not just delicious but also visually appealing. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or any occasion that needs a touch of sweetness, this cake promises to be a showstopper!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time followed by milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pans.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream to soft peaks; beat cream cheese until smooth and fold in whipped cream and crushed Oreos.
- Assemble by layering frosting between cake layers and on top and sides of the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg