Description

This Cookies and Cream Cake blends crunchy chocolate cookies, soft fluffy layers, and creamy frosting for a dreamy dessert that’s simple yet decadent perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or nostalgic cravings.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
10–12 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (reserve some for decoration)
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: extra crushed cookies, cookie halves, crumbs, or chocolate shavings for topping

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes). Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk: add 1/3 of dry mix, then half the milk, mix, repeat, ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in crushed cookies.
Divide batter into pans. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Let cakes cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely. Level tops if needed.
For frosting: beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream. Fold in crushed cookies.
Layer cakes with frosting between. Frost top and sides. Decorate with cookie halves or crumbs. Chill briefly to set if desired.

Notes

Use room-temp ingredients for better texture. Don’t overmix. Crush cookies by hand for chunky texture. Cool cakes fully before frosting. Adjust frosting consistency by chilling or adding cream. For a minimalist style, smooth the sides and top and use cookie halves as garnish.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 480
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg