Cookie Dough Brownie Cake

Indulge in this decadent Cookie Dough Brownie Cake, a layered treat combining fudgy brownies, creamy chocolate chip cookie dough, and rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions or as a crowd-pleasing dessert, this cake is an irresistible combination of textures and flavors.

Cookie Dough Brownie Cake

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Indulge in this decadent Cookie Dough Brownie Cake, a layered treat combining fudgy brownies, creamy chocolate chip cookie dough, and rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions or as a crowd-pleasing dessert, this cake is an irresistible combination of textures and flavors.

• Author: Chef Megan

Ingredients

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• 1cupsugar
• 1/2cupvegetable oil
• 3large eggs
• 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
• 1cupall-purpose flour
• 1/2cupcocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
• 1/4 teaspoonsalt
• 1cupunsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2cupsbrown sugar, packed
• 2cupsall-purpose flour (heat-treated for safety)
• 2 tablespoonsmilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
• 1 cupmini chocolate chips
• 1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2cupheavy cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the Brownies:Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment.In a large bowl, whisk sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment.
3. In a large bowl, whisk sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
6. Make the Cookie Dough:In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.Gradually add heat-treated flour, mixing until fully incorporated, then add milk until dough is smooth.Stir in mini chocolate chips.
7. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
8. Gradually add heat-treated flour, mixing until fully incorporated, then add milk until dough is smooth.
9. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
10. Prepare the Ganache:In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream until steaming (about 45 seconds).Pour cream over chocolate chips in a separate bowl. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
11. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream until steaming (about 45 seconds).
12. Pour cream over chocolate chips in a separate bowl. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
13. Assemble the Cake:Place one brownie layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the cookie dough over the brownie.Top with a second brownie layer, followed by the remaining cookie dough.Place the final brownie layer on top. Pour ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
14. Place one brownie layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the cookie dough over the brownie.
15. Top with a second brownie layer, followed by the remaining cookie dough.
16. Place the final brownie layer on top. Pour ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
17. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
18. Serve and Garnish:Before serving, add extra mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of ganache on top for garnish.
19. Before serving, add extra mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of ganache on top for garnish.

Notes

Safety Tip: Heat-treat flour before using to eliminate any bacteria (bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes).
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Make Ahead: You can make the brownies a day in advance to save time.