5 Easy Steps to Make Cookies and Cream Cake

Cookies and cream cake, a delightful treat that combines the richness of vanilla cake, the creaminess of buttercream frosting, and the crunch of chocolate sandwich cookies. This dessert is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for cookies and cream-flavored treats. Making a cookies and cream cake from scratch may seem daunting, but with these 5 easy steps, you'll be on your way to creating a show-stopping dessert that's sure to impress.

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients and Equipment

Before starting, ensure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment. For this recipe, you'll need:

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
• 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
• Buttercream frosting ingredients (see below)

You'll also need two 9-inch round cake pans, a mixing bowl, a whisk, a rubber spatula, and an electric mixer.

Step 2: Make the Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla extract.

With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.

Stir in the crushed cookies.

Divide and Bake the Cake

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Buttercream Frosting

For the frosting, you'll need:

• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2-4 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies

Beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.

Beat in the vanilla extract.

Add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.

Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Sprinkle with crushed cookies.

Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Step 4: Decorate the Cake

Decorate the cake with additional crushed cookies, if desired. You can also use a piping bag to create a decorative border or design.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Slice the cake and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.