Description
Delight in the rich, buttery flavors of this Cookie Dough Cake, featuring moist layers studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and finished with a smooth whipped cream frosting sweetened with powdered sugar. Perfect for celebrations or a decadent dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Frosting
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined to ensure proper leavening and texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together for about 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This step adds air to the batter for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to maintain emulsification, then add the vanilla extract and combine thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until all ingredients are incorporated; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter to evenly distribute without deflating the mixture.
- Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cakes turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool completely in their pans on a wire rack before removing to frost, ensuring the frosting does not melt or slide off.
- Prepare the Frosting: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and Frost: Once cooled, spread the whipped cream frosting evenly over one cake layer, top with the second layer, and frost the top and sides as desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients, especially eggs and butter, are at room temperature for better emulsification and batter texture.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to avoid a dense cake.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the cream from melting.
- You can refrigerate the cake after frosting for a firmer texture before serving.
- For a richer flavor, consider using high-quality chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cookie dough cake, chocolate chip cake, chocolate chip dessert, whipped cream frosting, homemade cake
