Vanilla Cake with Cookie Dough
A delightful dessert combining a moist vanilla cake with sweet cookie dough chunks, topped with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for the cake
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 cup cookie dough store-bought or homemade
For the Frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
For Topping
- to taste cookie dough balls for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk to create a smooth batter.
- Gently fold in the cookie dough, ensuring some chunks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and top with additional cookie dough balls.
- Slice into pieces and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Do not overmix the batter, and let the cake cool completely before frosting. Store leftovers covered in plastic wrap for up to 4-5 days.