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Cookies and Cream Cake

Indulgent Cookies and Cream Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

This delicious Cookies and Cream Cake features layers of vanilla cake with Oreo pieces and white chocolate mousse, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Consider brown sugar for a richer taste.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Melted butter can provide an extra layer of richness.
  • ½ cup sour cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup milk Almond milk or oat milk makes it dairy-free.
For the Mousse
  • 8 oz white chocolate Swap for semi-sweet or milk chocolate if you prefer.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Coconut cream is a wonderful dairy-free alternative.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Vegan cream cheese can make it plant-based.
  • 1 cup pulverized Oreo cookies Any chocolate sandwich cookie works well.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Adjust the quantity based on your taste preference.
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate Use dark chocolate for a bolder flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter or oil and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat ½ cup of vegetable oil and 1 cup of granulated sugar together until creamy. Gradually add in ½ cup of sour cream, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup of milk. Mix until just combined, then fold in 3 whipped egg whites and 1 cup of chopped Oreos.
  5. Divide and bake the batter in the prepared pans for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Mousse and Frosting
  1. Melt 8 ounces of white chocolate. Combine with 1 cup of heavy cream while warm. Add 8 ounces of cream cheese and mix until smooth, then fold in 1 cup of whipped cream and ½ cup of chopped Oreos.
  2. Beat ½ cup of butter and 8 ounces of cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add in 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 cup of pulverized Oreos.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Place one cake layer on a cake stand. Spread a layer of white chocolate mousse over it, followed by a layer of frosting. Repeat with remaining layers.
  2. Prepare the ganache by heating ½ cup of heavy cream. Pour it over 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Drizzle over the assembled cake.
  3. Chill the cake for 30 minutes, then decorate with halved Oreos and cookie crumbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Gentle folds when incorporating egg whites are essential for a fluffy texture. Ensure that layers are completely cool before frosting for the best results.

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