📝 Introduction
Cookies and cream is one of the most beloved flavor combinations in the dessert world — creamy, chocolatey, and irresistibly nostalgic. This cake brings that classic combo into a moist, rich layered dessert that’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself. With crushed cookies in the batter and frosting, every bite is loaded with texture and flavor.
✅ Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1¾ cups sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 10 crushed Oreo cookies (or similar chocolate sandwich cookies)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 finely crushed Oreo cookies
🍴 Instructions
1. Make the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water — the batter will be thin. Fold in crushed cookies.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
2. Make the Frosting:
- Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Add vanilla and cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the crushed cookies.
3. Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread frosting on top.
- Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
- Decorate with cookie pieces or whole cookies as desired.
💡 Tips
- Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- For extra cookies flavor, add a layer of cookie crumbs between cake layers.
- You can also make cupcakes with the same batter!
📜 History
The cookies and cream flavor first became popular in ice cream in the 1970s. Since then, it’s been adapted into cakes, milkshakes, and all kinds of desserts. The combo of creamy vanilla and chocolate cookie crumbs is now a worldwide favorite.
💪 Benefits
- A fun and nostalgic dessert that pleases all ages.
- Customizable — make it as rich or light as you like.
- Easy to decorate with store-bought cookies.
❤️ Loved by
- Oreo lovers
- Kids and teens
- Birthday party guests
🔚 Conclusion
Cookies and Cream Cake is the perfect dessert to satisfy every sweet tooth. Moist chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy cookie bits — it’s a texture and flavor dream. One slice and you’ll understand why it’s a classic!