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Milk and Cookies Cake Recipe

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Milk and Cookies Cake is a nostalgic, indulgent dessert featuring moist chocolate chip vanilla cake layers paired with rich chocolate chip frosting and fluffy vanilla frosting, crowned with chocolate chip cookies for the ultimate comforting sweet treat.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Chip Vanilla Cake:

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Chocolate Chip Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Vanilla Frosting:

  • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 5–8 tbsp heavy whipping cream

Garnish:

  • Chocolate chip cookies (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Layers: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray three 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Using a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, then mix in vanilla extract. Alternately add the flour mixture and whole milk beginning and ending with flour, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center is clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  2. Make the Chocolate Chip Frosting: In a mixer, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, powdered sugar, and kosher salt until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix again. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and slowly beat in the whole milk until achieving the desired consistency. Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently.
  3. Make the Vanilla Frosting: Beat unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 5 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream in a stand mixer for about 5 minutes until fluffy and smooth. Add additional heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until preferred texture is achieved.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Use a cake leveler to level the cooled cake layers for even stacking. Place the first cake layer on a 12-inch cake board. Spread 1½ cups of chocolate chip frosting evenly on top. Add the second cake layer and repeat spreading 1½ cups of chocolate chip frosting. Place the third cake layer on top. Spread 2 cups of vanilla frosting over the entire top and sides, smoothing with an angled spatula. Transfer the remaining vanilla frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe decorative dollops atop the cake, and press a chocolate chip cookie into each dollop.
  5. Serve: Serve slices with a cold glass of milk or your preferred beverage.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Bake cake layers a day in advance and wrap tightly; frost the following day for best results.
  • Leveling tips: Use dental floss or a serrated knife if a cake leveler is unavailable.
  • Chill cake layers before frosting to minimize crumbs and ease spreading.
  • Substitutions: Use dark or white chocolate chips or add crushed Oreos or toffee bits to the frosting for extra flavor and texture.
  • If frosting is too thick, add a splash more milk or cream to adjust consistency.
  • For a less sweet vanilla frosting, reduce powdered sugar by ½ cup.
  • Storage: Keep the cake in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving. Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to 2 months, thaw overnight in refrigerator.

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