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Cookie Dough Cake

Irresistible Cookie Dough Cake: The Dessert You’ll Crave

This Cookie Dough Cake combines rich chocolate cake with creamy cookie dough frosting, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measuring accurately is key.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be substituted.
  • 0.75 cups Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder Unsweetened cocoa works too.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt is a good alternative.
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Regular milk with vinegar as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Hot Brewed Coffee or Hot Water Coffee enhances flavor.
  • 4 Large Eggs Room temperature eggs yield the best results.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
For the Cookie Dough Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Replace with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1.5 cups Heat-Treated All-Purpose Flour For safety of raw dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Add more for a lighter texture.
  • 1 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Mini chips work for easier spreading.
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Chopped for melting.
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Adjust ratio for thickness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • stand mixer
  • Cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 6-inch round cake pans.
  2. Dust pans lightly with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  3. In a stand mixer, mix dry ingredients for about 1 minute.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, mixing for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  6. Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
  8. Let the cakes cool.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. Beat softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
  2. Gradually add sugars and vanilla, mixing well.
  3. Incorporate the heat-treated flour and milk to reach a fluffy consistency.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Prepare ganache by heating chocolate and cream until smooth.
  6. Chill the cake layers after frosting.
  7. Assemble the cake with frosting between layers and on top.
  8. Pour cooled ganache over center, letting it drip down.
  9. Top with crumbled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature before mixing; avoid overmixing wet and dry ingredients; check that leavening agents are fresh; refrigerate after frosting before ganache application.

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