Cookie Monster Cake
My Cookie Monster cake features moist chocolate cake filled with chocolate chip cookie dough and topped with Oreo frosting. This cake has the best of both worlds and is a must-try for cookie lovers, big and small.
My cookie monster cake is delicious and has tons of cookie flavor. Not only does it have a rich chocolate cake, it also has cookie dough filling. Oreos, and Chips Ahoy! As a cookie lover, this is my dream come true! It looks adorable, too, and is perfect for Sesame Street birthday parties. It would even make a great smash cake for a first birthday party.
My cookie monster cupcakes and ice cream are also great for parties. If you have a cookie fan in your house, you need to save this recipe!
Why This Cake Is a Must Try
- Authentic Cookie Flavor: I used cookie dough and Oreo buttercream to help this cake taste just like your favorite cookies.
- Easy Decorations: No fancy piping or fondant work is required; we'll make Mr. Cookie Monster using Oreos.
- Showstopper: Everyone's jaw will drop when you bring out this cake.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Butter: I use butter instead of oil in my cake mix for richer flavor and a softer crumb.
- Milk: I also like to use milk instead of water to help keep it super moist. Use whole milk for the best texture.
- Eggs: Bring eggs to room temperature before using. I just sit mine out on the counter for 30-60 minutes before I start baking.
- Gel Food Coloring: Gel food coloring will give you brighter colors with less liquid. Look for it at your local craft store or online at Amazon.
- Flour: Measure your flour by spooning it into a measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife.
Use Mini Chocolate Chips
I do suggest using mini instead of regular chocolate chips here for a better mouthful. Unbaked regular-size chocolate chips can be hard.
How To Make Cookie Monster Cake
- Bake Cake: Bake cake according to package directions.
- Make Filling: Cream butter and sugar. Add the remaining ingredients, and then fold in chocolate chips.
- Make Frosting: Cream butter. Add the remaining ingredients, and then fold in Oreos.
- Assemble: Spread cookie dough frosting on the first two layers. Top with the third layer. Frost with Oreo buttercream and decorate with cookies and Oreos as eyes.
️Krystle's Tips️
- Start With Flat Cakes: Use a cake leveler to get flat cake tops. Alternatively, you can also bake your cakes with cake strips found at baking or craft stores.
- Do Not overbake: Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Consider a Cake Board: Use a cake board to keep your cake sturdy and make transport easier.
- Perfect Release Every time: I line my pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick baking spray. This is the kind with the flour included.
- Cool Ganache: Cool ganache for 5-10 minutes for the perfect drip. This ensures it begins to set and isn't too runny that it drips right off your cake. I like to do a test drip on a glass to make sure the consistency is perfect.
- Decorate Last: Add the cookies around the bottom just before serving, so they don't get soggy.
Smooth Frosting Secret
Frost on a cake turntable using an offset spatula for a smooth bakery look.
❓FAQs❓
Is It Safe To Eat The Raw Flour?
Raw flour can be dangerous to eat for suspectable individuals. I suggest toasting it in the oven first. Finely ground oats can also be used too to bind the cookie dough icing together.
Can I Turn This Into Cupcakes
Yes. Follow the instructions in my cookie monster cupcakes post.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Cookie Monster Cake
Moist chocolate cake filled with chocolate chip cookie buttercream and topped with oreo frosting. This cake is a must-try for cookie lovers big and small.
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Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 1070kcal
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Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 Boxes Triple Chocolate Cake Mix
- 2 ½ Cups Whole Milk
- 2 Cups Butter Softened
- 6 Eggs
For the Oreo Frosting
- 2 Cups Butter Softened
- 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Cup Oreo Cookies Crushed
- 3 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 5 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 3-6 Drops Sky Blue Gel Food Coloring
For the Cookie Dough Frosting
- 1 Cup Butter Softened
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Cup Flour
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Cup Whole Milk
- 1 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
For the Ganache
- 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ⅓ Cup Heavy Cream
To Decorate
- 1 Package Mini Chips Ahoy Cookies
- 12 Oreos
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Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray (3) 9 inch round cake pans with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients.
- Divide evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
For the Cookie Dough Frosting
- Cream the brown sugar, and butter. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Add in the flour and powdered sugar a little at a time. Add milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
For the Oreo Buttercream
- Cream butter. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar a little at a time. Add the cream until you reach your desired texture. Fold in crushed Oreos.
Chocolate Ganache Directions
- In a small saucepan heat cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour the chocolate chips into a heat-safe bowl. Pour cream over chocolate chips and whisk.
Putting It All Together
- Frost the first cake layer with around 1 cup of cookie dough frosting. Repeat with the second layer.
- Place the last cake layer on top. Frost top and sides with oreo buttercream.
- Using a squeeze bottle drip chocolate ganache around the edges of the cake.
- Place mini chips ahoy cookies around the bottom of the cake.
- Pipe remaining blue frosting on top of the cake and insert Oreos.
- Twist one oreo in half and insert a chocolate chip to serve as his eyes.
Notes
Ingredient Notes
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- Milk: Use whole milk fo the best texture.
- Eggs: Bring eggs to room temperature before using. I just sit mine out on the counter for 30-60 minutes before I start baking.
- Gel Food Coloring: Look for it at your local craft store or online at Amazon.
- Flour: Measure your flour by spooning it into a measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: I do suggest using mini instead of regular chocolate chips here for a better mouthful.
- Flat Cakes: Use a cake leveler to get flat cake tops.
- Perfect Release Everytime: I line my pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick baking spray. This is the kind with the flour included.
- Cool Ganache: Cool ganache for 5-10 minutes for the perfect drip. This ensures it begins to set and isn't too runny that it drips right off you cake. I like to do a test drip on a glass to make sure the consistency is perfect.
- Smooth Frosting Secret: Frost on a cake turntable using an offset spatula for a smooth bakery look.
- Decorate Last: Add the cookies around the bottom just before serving, so they don't get soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 1070kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 1755IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 6mg
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This cake is delicious and perfect for any occasion!
This cookie monster cake turned out SO CUTE for my son's birthday! Followed as written, did not change a thing. Thank you!
My kids are way past Sesame Street age, but we all still love Cookie Monster (because, duh) so I knew I had to make this cake! Not only did the finish product look absolutely adorable (I almost didn't want to cut into it), but it tasted SO GOOD. That cookie dough frosting was to die for. We'll definitely be making this again sometime.
I made the Cookie Monster Cake for my nephew's birthday, and it was a huge hit! The design was adorable, and the flavor was amazing.
I LOVE THIS CAKE! It's so pretty! I love decorating it with the cookies, too. Adorable.
My kids really enjoyed this cake! It is so amazing! Thanks!
I really love it! No doubt, this is really amazing, yum!
I am in love with this!
Oh my goodness! This cake looks amazing! My kid will go crazy over it!
Cutest cake ever! And your recipe made it so simple to make.
My kids and I are going to have so much fun making this. I showed them the picture and they cannot wait!
ME WANT COOKIE CAKE! OM NOM NOM NOM. (Said in the voice of Cookie Monster).
This looks absolutely delicious!