Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Cookie Dough Cake, a delightful fusion of soft vanilla cake layered with chunks of cookie dough and enveloped in creamy cookie dough buttercream. Perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to a sweet everyday treat, this cake is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With its rich flavor profile and stunning presentation, it’s more than just a dessert; it’s a showstopper that will leave your guests craving more. Easy to customize by adding your favorite chocolate chips or changing up the frosting flavors, this Cookie Dough Cake brings joy to every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup (130g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (180g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups (330g) unsalted butter, room temp
- 2 cups (400g) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (125g) 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (180g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups (330g) unsalted butter, room temp
- 5 cups (550g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (140g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- 4oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4oz (1/2 cup) heavy cream
- 2–3 tsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- For the cookie dough, cream butter with sugars, then add milk and vanilla. Gradually mix in flour, salt, and mini chocolate chips. Chill.
- For the cake layers, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk and yogurt.
- Divide batter into prepared pans; top with spoonfuls of chilled cookie dough. Bake for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, flour, brown sugar, milk, vanilla, salt, and chocolate chips.
- Once cooled, assemble layers with frosting between them and cover the outside.
- Prepare ganache by melting chocolate with heavy cream over low heat; pour over the frosted cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 208mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg