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Ultimate Layered Cookie Cake Recipe

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This Ultimate Layered Cookie Cake is a decadent dessert featuring three distinct cookie layers: double chocolate, classic chocolate chip, and funfetti, all stacked and filled with a smooth vanilla buttercream frosting. Each layer is baked to perfection with rich flavors and soft, chewy textures, then beautifully decorated with sprinkles, mini vanilla wafers, and mini chocolate chip cookies, making it a show stopping treat perfect for celebrations or indulgent occasions.

Ingredients

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Double Chocolate Layer

  • 1 1/4 cups (163g) all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (57g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (112g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup (211g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Classic Chocolate Chip Layer

  • 2 cups (260g) all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (112g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (211g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Funfetti Layer

  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (56g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 15.25 oz box funfetti cake mix
  • 6 tbsp (48g) all purpose flour
  • 3–4 tbsp sprinkles
  • 1 1/4 cups (211g) white chocolate chips

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups (336g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 6 cups (690g) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3–4 tbsp water or cream

Decorations

  • Sprinkles
  • Mini Vanilla Wafers
  • Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

  1. Make the Double Chocolate Layer: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper on the bottom and baking spray on the sides. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixer bowl, cream the butter and both sugars on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the top is no longer glossy. Cool completely in the pan, then invert carefully onto a cooling rack twice to get the cookie cake upright.
  2. Make the Classic Layer: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 9-inch cake pan similarly with parchment and spray. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Cream butter and sugars in a large bowl on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, blend well. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Press dough evenly into pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden and top loses gloss. Cool completely then invert twice onto cooling racks to set upright.
  3. Make the Funfetti Layer: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare pan as before. Cream butter and sugars on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract, mix well. Add funfetti cake mix and flour, stirring until just combined. Fold in sprinkles and white chocolate chips. Spread dough evenly in pan and bake for 20-22 minutes until edges are golden and top is no longer glossy. Cool fully before inverting twice to have the cookie cake standing upright.
  4. Make the Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Add half the powdered sugar and mix well until smooth. Add vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of cream or water, blend until combined. Add remaining powdered sugar and continue mixing until smooth. Add additional cream or water as needed to achieve spreadable consistency.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Use a sharp knife to trim the raised edges from each cookie layer for a more even stack, as the centers tend to settle slightly. Place the double chocolate layer on a cake plate and pipe or spread an even layer of buttercream on top. Next, add the classic chocolate chip layer and frost it again with buttercream. Top with the funfetti cookie layer and pipe decorative swirls of buttercream around the top edge. Finish by decorating with sprinkles, mini vanilla wafers, and mini chocolate chip cookies for a festive presentation.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and smoother dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Invert layers carefully to avoid breakage; cooling completely helps firmness.
  • Adjust buttercream consistency by adding more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
  • Make sure to trim the cookie edges for flat, even layers to stack properly.
  • Store assembled cake covered at room temperature or refrigerated depending on climate.

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