Description
This indulgent Cookie Monster Cake is a delight for chocolate lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike. Featuring rich triple chocolate cake layers infused with creamy blue frosting, crushed Oreo cookies, and an assortment of mini chocolate chip and Oreo cookies for decoration, this cake is perfect for celebrations or any occasion that calls for a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake
- 2 boxes triple chocolate cake mix
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
Blue Frosting
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 5-7 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 3-6 drops sky blue gel food coloring
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
Cookie Crumble Topping
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Decorations
- 1 package mini chocolate chip cookies
- 1 package mini Oreo cookies
- 1 package regular size Oreos
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the two boxes of triple chocolate cake mix, 2 1/2 cups of whole milk, 6 large eggs, and 2 cups of softened unsalted butter. Beat the mixture thoroughly until smooth and well combined. This batter will form the base of your decadent cake layers.
- Bake the Cake Layers: Preheat your oven as directed on the cake mix boxes. Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans lined with parchment paper or greased. Bake for approximately 29 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake layers to cool completely before assembling.
- Make the Blue Frosting: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat together 2 cups of softened unsalted butter and 4 cups of powdered sugar until fluffy. Add 3 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract, 5-7 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, and 3-6 drops of sky blue gel food coloring. Continue to beat until smooth and creamy. Fold in 1 cup of crushed Oreo cookies to incorporate a subtle chocolate cookie flavor and texture into the frosting.
- Prepare the Cookie Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix until crumbly. Stir in 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 cup mini chocolate chips, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream. This topping adds a sweet, crunchy texture to your cake decoration.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous amount of blue frosting over the top. Repeat layering with remaining cake layers and frosting, finishing with a smooth coat of frosting over the whole cake. Sprinkle the cookie crumble topping evenly over the cake’s surface.
- Decorate with Cookies: Arrange mini chocolate chip cookies, mini Oreo cookies, and regular-sized Oreos artfully on top and around the sides of the cake. This not only enhances the visual appeal but adds delightful bursts of cookie crunchiness in every bite. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to set the frosting and toppings.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results.
- You may adjust the amount of blue food coloring to achieve your desired frosting color intensity.
- For best flavor, let the cake rest overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Ensure the cake layers are completely cool to avoid melting the frosting.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
