Description

This vibrant Cookie Monster Cake features layers of moist triple chocolate sponge separated by a rich, edible cookie dough filling. Wrapped in a bright blue Oreo-studded buttercream and topped with a decadent chocolate drip, it is the ultimate whimsical treat for any celebration.

Ingredients

2 boxes triple chocolate cake mix
Whole milk
Unsalted butter, softened
Farm-fresh eggs
Light brown sugar
Vanilla extract
Salt
Heat-treated flour
Powdered sugar
Mini chocolate chips
Heavy cream
Oreo cookies
Blue gel food coloring
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mini Chips Ahoy cookies

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease three 9-inch round cake pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large glass bowl, combine the cake mixes, whole milk, softened butter, and eggs, mixing until the batter is smooth and luscious.
Divide the batter evenly among the three pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to rest in the pans for ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the cookie dough frosting by creaming softened butter and brown sugar, then stirring in vanilla, salt, heat-treated flour, powdered sugar, and mini chocolate chips.
Whip the Oreo buttercream by beating butter and powdered sugar with heavy cream and vanilla, then folding in crushed Oreos and blue gel food coloring.
Create the chocolate ganache by pouring heated heavy cream over chocolate chips, letting it sit for a minute, and whisking until glossy.
Assemble the cake by layering the chocolate sponges with the cookie dough filling in between.
Frost the entire cake with blue Oreo buttercream, add the chocolate ganache drip around the edges, and decorate with cookies to create the monster face.

Notes

For the best structural integrity, ensure your cake layers are completely cold before you begin the assembly process. You can heat-treat your flour easily by spreading it on a baking sheet and heating it in the oven at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes to make it safe for the cookie dough filling. If your blue frosting is too soft, refrigerate it for 15 minutes to help it hold its shape during piping.

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American