Description
This Delicious Cookies and Cream Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the classic cream cheese frosting with crunchy chocolate sandwich cookies mixed into the batter. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat, this homemade cake offers a delightful balance of creamy texture and cookie crunch.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Powdered sugar (to taste for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans to ensure the cakes don’t stick after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for your cake batter.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract for aroma and flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently to achieve a smooth, homogenous batter without overmixing.
- Fold in Cookies: Gently fold the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies into the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing them further.
- Divide Batter and Bake: Evenly divide the batter between the prepared baking pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in their pans on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar to your preferred sweetness and consistency, creating a creamy frosting.
- Frost and Assemble: Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top of one layer, then place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake as desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients, especially eggs and butter, are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- The crushed cookies add texture but avoid overcrushing to keep distinct cookie pieces.
- Adjust powdered sugar in frosting based on preferred sweetness and consistency.
- You can chill the frosting for 15 minutes before applying if it becomes too soft.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
