This Cookies 'n Cream Cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It features layers of moist cake filled with crushed cookies and a rich, creamy frosting.
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
Step 5
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 6
Fold in the crushed cookies.
Step 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Step 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
Step 11
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Step 12
Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Step 13
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second cake layer on top.
Step 14
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Step 15
Decorate with additional crushed cookies if desired.