Cookies And Cream Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Cookies and Cream Filling
Frosting
Method
Cake Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Bake the cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 5
Cool the cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Cookies and Cream Filling Preparation
- 6
Whip the cream
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream until it begins to thicken.
- 7
Add sugar and vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- 8
Fold in cookies
Gently fold in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies until evenly distributed.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Beat the butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 10
Add powdered sugar and cocoa
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well until combined.
- 11
Add cream and vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat the mixture until it's light and fluffy.
Assembling the Cake
- 12
Layer the cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of the cookies and cream filling on top.
- 13
Add second layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.
- 14
Frost the cake
Use the frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake. Smooth the frosting with a spatula or knife.
- 15
Decorate (optional)
If desired, garnish the top of the cake with additional crushed cookies or chocolate shavings.