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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 worldsโ€”moist vanilla cake layered with rich, edible cookie dough and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for those who canโ€™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 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • ยฝ tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 ยพ cups sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup whole milk
  • For the Cookie Dough Filling:
    • 1 ยผ cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
    • ยฝ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • ยพ cup brown sugar
    • ยผ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tbsp milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ยฝ cup mini chocolate chips
  • For the Frosting:
    • 1 ยฝ 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 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). 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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