Description
Indulgent chocolate Cookies and Cream Sheet Cake delivers rich dessert magic with classic oreo crumbles folded through creamy frosting. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each chocolatey bite of this crowd-pleasing classic that promises sweet satisfaction in every single slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Topping Ingredients:
- 15 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a sheet cake pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Incorporate wet ingredients – milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract – into the dry mixture, whisking until a uniform batter forms without lumps.
- Carefully pour boiling water into the batter, stirring continuously to create a smooth, silky consistency.
- Transfer the liquid batter into the prepared sheet cake pan, spreading evenly to ensure uniform thickness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any raw batter.
- While cake cools completely, prepare frosting by whipping butter until light and airy.
- Gradually fold powdered sugar into the butter, adding vanilla and heavy cream to achieve a creamy, spreadable texture.
- Once cake has reached room temperature, generously spread frosting across the entire surface.
- Crush chocolate sandwich cookies and sprinkle crumbs evenly over the frosted cake for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a richer, deeper chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cake’s taste profile.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent cake batter.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and use gluten-free sandwich cookies as topping.
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing powdered sugar in frosting or using alternative sweeteners like monk fruit for a lower-sugar option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg