Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with delicious edible cookie dough, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- 2–3 tbsp milk (or more for desired consistency)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (optional for ganache)
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped (optional for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is thin.
- Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until done.
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.
- For the cookie dough filling, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add vanilla and mix in the heat-treated flour and salt until smooth, folding in the mini chocolate chips.
- Adjust the consistency with milk if needed.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until melted.
- To assemble, layer one cake with the cookie dough filling, then top with the second cake. Pour ganache over if using.
- Let set, slice, and serve.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. For extra indulgence, accompany with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, cookie dough, dessert, baking, celebration