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Cookie Dough Cake Recipe

Cookie Dough Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Sweet layers of cookie dough cake promise pure indulgence for dessert enthusiasts. Creamy frosting and chocolate chip cookie crumbles create a heavenly fusion that delights you with each rich, nostalgic bite.


Ingredients

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Primary Cake Ingredients:

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Cookie Dough Ingredients:

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Pinch of salt

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour or parchment paper.
  2. Create the dry ingredient mixture by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl, then set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly cream softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, then add vanilla extract, blending until the texture becomes smooth and uniform.
  5. Gradually integrate the dry ingredient mixture with milk, alternating between the two and starting and concluding with the dry ingredients. Mix carefully to maintain a consistent batter.
  6. Delicately fold mini chocolate chips into the cake batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
  7. Distribute the prepared batter equally between the cake pans, creating a level surface for even baking.
  8. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cakes are fully cooked.
  9. Remove cakes from the oven and allow them to rest in the pans for 10 minutes to stabilize their structure.
  10. Transfer the cakes to a wire cooling rack, letting them reach complete room temperature before further preparation or frosting.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients help create smoother, more evenly mixed batter with better cake texture.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for enhanced flavor and richer cookie dough experience.
  • Line cake pans with parchment paper for easier cake removal and perfectly shaped layers.
  • Consider reducing chocolate chips for lighter cake or using gluten-free flour for alternative dietary needs.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 45 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 75 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg