Description
This Cookie Dough Overload Cake is every dessert lover’s dream: three rich, moist layers of chocolate cake stacked with creamy, eggless chocolate chip cookie dough and finished with a silky chocolate ganache drip. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or indulgent celebrations—it’s nostalgia and decadence in every slice.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 250 g granulated sugar
• 70 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 240 ml buttermilk
• 120 ml vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 240 ml hot coffee or hot water
For the Edible Cookie Dough Filling:
• 150 g unsalted butter, softened
• 150 g light brown sugar
• 60 ml milk
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 180 g all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 150 g chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Ganache:
• 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 200 ml heavy cream
Optional Topping:
• Chocolate truffles
• Chocolate chip clusters
• Extra ganache drizzle
Instructions
Bake the Chocolate Cake:
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
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In one bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
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Mix wet and dry ingredients, then stir in hot coffee. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–28 minutes. Cool completely.
Make the Cookie Dough Filling:
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Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
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Add milk and vanilla. Mix in heat-treated flour and salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Chill 15–20 minutes for easier layering.
Prepare the Ganache:
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Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly.
Assemble the Cake:
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Layer chocolate cake with cookie dough filling between each tier.
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Chill to set structure.
Finish with Ganache & Toppings:
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Pour warm ganache over top, letting it drip.
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Decorate with chocolate truffles, mini cookies, or extra chips.
Notes
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Use heat-treated flour to ensure safe, edible cookie dough.
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Freeze cake layers briefly for easier stacking.
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Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for a firmer, sliceable finish.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American