Description
Nostalgic cookies & cream sheet cake delivers classic dessert comfort with rich chocolate layers and creamy frosting. Sweet memories unfold as friends and family savor each delightful slice together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (oreos)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing completely after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract to enhance flavor profile.
- Alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and concluding with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to maintain cake’s tenderness.
- Gently fold crushed cookies into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, carefully spreading and leveling the surface with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean. Allow cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, blending until achieving a light, fluffy texture.
- Apply frosting evenly across the cooled cake surface, then garnish by sprinkling additional crushed cookies on top for decorative crunch.
Notes
- Adjust cookie texture by crushing them coarsely or finely depending on desired crunch level in each bite.
- Swap regular cookies with gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and more even cake texture during mixing and baking.
- Enhance flavor complexity by incorporating a splash of coffee or almond extract alongside vanilla for deeper, more nuanced taste profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg