Description
Indulge in a slice of Cookies and Cream Cake, where rich chocolate layers meet luxurious vanilla frosting, sprinkled with crunchy cookie bits. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings. Each bite transports you back to childhood, making it an irresistible treat for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup crushed cookies (e.g., Oreos)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until frothy.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; divide batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; fold in crushed cookies and frost the layers generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg