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Cookie Dough Cake Recipe

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This Cookie Dough Cake is a delightful layered dessert combining moist vanilla cake with pockets of soft, sweet cookie dough filling. Each layer is generously frosted with a homemade cookie dough buttercream and topped with a rich bittersweet chocolate ganache, making it a perfect treat for cookie dough and cake lovers alike.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Filling

  • 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 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

Cake Batter

  • 1 1/2 cups (330g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 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

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups (330g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 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

Chocolate Ganache

  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) heavy cream
  • 2–3 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cookie dough filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until fully incorporated. Stir in the mini chocolate chips. Set this cookie dough filling aside.
  2. Preheat oven and prepare cake batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients and alternate mixing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet batter, alternating with whole milk and Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  4. Bake the cake layers: Grease three 8-inch round cake pans. Evenly divide the cake batter among the pans. Drop spoonfuls of the prepared cookie dough filling over the batter in each pan to create pockets of cookie dough within the cake. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling.
  5. Prepare the buttercream frosting: Beat unsalted butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well between additions. Add milk, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt, beating until fluffy. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the frosting.
  6. Make the chocolate ganache: Warm the heavy cream until just about to simmer, then pour over the chopped bittersweet chocolate. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then stir until smooth. Mix in the vegetable oil for a glossy finish and smooth consistency. Let it cool slightly before using.
  7. Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous layer of the cookie dough buttercream over it. Repeat with remaining layers. Frost the outside of the cake with the remaining buttercream, smoothing the sides and top.
  8. Add the ganache topping: Pour the cooled but pourable chocolate ganache over the top of the frosted cake, allowing it to drip decoratively down the sides. Let the ganache set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • The cookie dough filling is designed to be safe to eat raw; ensure flour is heat-treated or use heat-treated flour for safety.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
  • You can substitute mini chocolate chips with regular size if preferred.
  • Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.
  • For a vegan alternative, substitute dairy and eggs with plant-based options and ensure the chocolate is dairy-free.

Keywords: cookie dough cake, layered cake, chocolate chip, buttercream frosting, baked dessert

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