Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Cookie Dough Brownie Cake, combining rich, fudgy brownies with a luscious layer of classic cookie dough. This cake features a triple-layered structure with a brownie base, a creamy cookie dough middle, and a final brownie layer on top, baked to perfection for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1 batch of good-quality boxed or homemade brownie mix (follow package or recipe instructions)
- Amount of all-purpose flour as per brownie recipe
- Eggs as per brownie recipe
- Unsalted butter as per brownie recipe
- Granulated sugar as per brownie recipe
- Salt, a pinch as per brownie recipe
Cookie Dough Layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare brownie batter: Mix the brownie ingredients following the package or homemade recipe instructions until you have a smooth and rich batter. This forms the base for your layered cake.
- Pour base brownie layer: Grease a cake pan and pour half of the prepared brownie batter into it. Spread evenly to create a solid foundation for the cookie dough layer.
- Make the cookie dough layer: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating well. Gradually incorporate the flour, baking powder (if using), and salt, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips to add that classic cookie dough texture.
- Layer the cookie dough over brownies: Carefully spread the cookie dough mixture evenly over the brownie layer in the pan. Take care to create an even layer without blending it into the brownie base to preserve the distinct layers.
- Add remaining brownie batter: Pour the remaining brownie batter on top of the cookie dough layer, gently smoothing it out with a spatula to cover the cookie dough completely for an even bake.
- Bake the layered batter: Bake the assembled layers in the oven according to the brownie recipe’s baking time, typically around 30 to 35 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating moist fudgy brownies.
- Cool before slicing: Allow the cake to cool fully in the pan to set the layers firmly. Once cooled, slice into 9 servings and enjoy the addictive combination of fudge brownie and cookie dough flavors.
Notes
- Use a good-quality brownie mix or a trusted homemade brownie recipe for best results.
- The baking powder in the cookie dough is optional but helps give a slight lighter texture to the dough layer.
- Be careful when layering to keep the brownie and cookie dough layers distinct for the best texture contrast.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before cutting to prevent the layers from mixing or crumbling.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
