Description

A nostalgic Cookies and Cream Cake layered with crushed cookies, tender vanilla cake, and silky buttercream perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or cozy celebrations. It’s creamy, crunchy, and everything in between.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup heavy cream (or more as needed)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos), divided
Optional: whole or halved cookies, cookie crumbs, or chocolate drizzle for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment. Lightly flour sides.
In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream softened butter and sugar together in a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Scrape down sides.
Add dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with milk and sour cream. Begin and end with dry. Mix until just combined.
Fold in 1 cup crushed cookies gently.
Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto racks. Remove parchment and cool fully.
To make buttercream: beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and heavy cream to reach desired texture. Fold in remaining crushed cookies.
Level cakes if needed. Place first layer on serving plate, frost, add second layer, then frost top and sides. Decorate with extra cookies or crumbs.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth batter and fluffy buttercream. Don’t overmix. Vary cookie size for texture. Cool layers fully before frosting. Adjust frosting texture with cream or chilling. This cake works beautifully as a minimalist birthday centerpiece or a more dressed-up showstopper.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 510
Sugar: 42g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 90mg