Description
Creamy chocolate chip cookie dough delight cake blends classic dessert memories with modern bakery innovation. Silky layers and rich chocolate notes will enchant dessert enthusiasts seeking indulgent sweet experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.75 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cookie Dough Filling:
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting and Garnish:
- 1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Extra cookie dough balls
- Chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the cake environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour coating.
- Combine dry cake ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and airy, then incorporate eggs individually, blending after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually integrate flour mixture and milk into the batter, alternating between the two and ensuring a smooth, consistent texture. Divide the batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
- Bake the cake layers for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted emerges clean. Allow cakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare cookie dough filling by whipping butter and sugars until creamy. Introduce vanilla and milk, then gently fold in flour and chocolate chips for a rich, textured filling.
- Create vanilla frosting by beating butter until smooth, progressively adding powdered sugar. Incorporate vanilla and heavy cream, mixing until achieving a silky, spreadable consistency.
- Construct the cake by positioning the first layer on a serving plate, spreading a generous layer of cookie dough filling. Carefully place the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with vanilla frosting.
- Embellish the cake with decorative cookie dough balls and a delicate drizzle of melted chocolate for a visually stunning finish.
Notes
- Check butter temperature by letting it sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, creamy consistency.
- Sift dry ingredients to eliminate lumps and create a lighter, more even cake texture.
- Fold chocolate chips gently into cookie dough filling to prevent breaking them and maintain their shape.
- Use an offset spatula for smooth, professional-looking frosting application and even cake layer coverage.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg