Description
A delightful and indulgent cake that combines the classic flavors of chocolate chip cookies and creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (155g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (108g) brown sugar, loosely packed
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (115g) sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
- 2 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 1 1/4 cups (211g) mini chocolate chips
For the Vanilla Frosting:
- 1 1/4 cups (280g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups (237g) shortening
- 9 cups (1035g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 6–7 tbsp (90-105ml) water or milk
For Filling/Additional:
- 1 package chocolate chip cookies (about 15–20 cookies)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- Chocolate chip cookies for topping
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layers:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine milk and water in a separate cup.
- Mix half of the dry ingredients into the batter. Add the milk mixture, then the remaining dry ingredients. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 21-23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with crumbs. Cool cakes in pans for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Vanilla Frosting:
- Beat the butter and shortening until smooth.
- Gradually add half of the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add vanilla extract and 5-6 tbsp of water or milk. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar, adjusting consistency with additional water or milk as needed.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Level the cake layers if necessary.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over it, followed by a layer of chocolate chip cookies. Repeat with remaining layers.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with additional chocolate chip cookies and mini chocolate chips.
- Serve: Slice and serve your Milk and Cookies Cake.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- You can use different types of chocolate chips based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 23minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg