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Decadent Cookie Dough Delight Cake Recipe

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This Decadent Cookie Dough Delight Cake combines the best of both worlds—moist vanilla cake layered with rich, edible cookie dough and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for those who can’t get enough of cookie dough, this cake is the ultimate indulgence. An excellent choice for birthdays or any special celebration!

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 ¾ cups sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup whole milk
  • For the Cookie Dough Filling:
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tbsp milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • For the Frosting:
    • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • For Garnish:
    • Extra cookie dough balls
    • Chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  1. For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with flour. Divide batter into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
  6. For the Cookie Dough Filling: In a bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add vanilla and milk, then fold in flour and chocolate chips.
  7. For the Frosting: Beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream until smooth.
  8. Assemble the Cake: Place the first cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of cookie dough filling on top. Place the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with vanilla frosting.
  9. Garnish with cookie dough balls and a drizzle of melted chocolate.

Notes

  • Use heat-treated flour for the cookie dough to ensure it's safe to eat raw.
  • Make the cookie dough ahead of time for easier assembly.

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