Chocolate
Sandwich Cookie Cake
Using
our sandwich cookie cake pan set, you can create a dessert that is reminiscent
of creamy sandwich cookies. The two cakes are baked separately and then
sandwiched together with rich buttercream frosting or cooling ice cream. This
luscious treat will satisfy kids and grown-ups alike!
Ingredients:
For the cakes:
1/2 cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
7 oz. bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
14 Tbs. (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
For the quick buttercream frosting:
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
3 1/2 Tbs. milk, plus more, if needed
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
Directions:
Have all the ingredients at room temperature.
Preheat an oven to 350°F. Using a small pastry brush, grease 2
sandwich cookie cake pans with shortening or softened butter, making sure to
coat the details and crevices in the pans. Dust thoroughly with cocoa powder;
tap out excess.
To make the cakes, put the chocolate and butter in a heatproof
bowl and microwave until melted, stirring once, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Alternatively, put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over but not
touching barely simmering water in a saucepan. Melt the chocolate, stirring
occasionally. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the butter, a few
pieces at a time, until blended. Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, the 1/2 cup cocoa powder,
the baking powder and salt until combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs and
vanilla until well combined. Add the chocolate mixture and whisk until
incorporated. Whisk in the flour mixture until combined. Divide the batter
between the prepared pans and spread evenly. Gently tap the pans on the counter
to release any air bubbles. Bake until the tops of the cakes are shiny and a
toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached, about
35 minutes.
Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes,
then invert the cakes onto a cutting board.
Meanwhile, make the buttercream frosting: In the bowl of an
electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, combine the confectioners' sugar,
butter, the 3 1/2 Tbs. milk, the vanilla and salt and beat on low speed until
combined, about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. If the
frosting is dry, add more milk, 1 tsp. at a time, until it is creamy but still
holds peaks.
Using a large spatula, carefully turn 1 cake over so the printed
side faces down. Spread the buttercream evenly over the flat side of the cake.
Place the second cake, printed side up, on top. Cut into slices and serve.
Serves 12 to 16.
Ice Cream Variation: Bake the cakes and let cool completely. Put
2 1/2 cups vanilla or mint ice cream in a bowl. Using a handheld electric
mixer, beat the ice cream on low speed until softened, about 2 minutes. Lay a
sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and place 1 cake, printed side down,
on the parchment. Spread the ice cream evenly over the flat side of the cake
and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Place the second cake,printed side up,
on top. Freeze for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours before slicing and serving.
See in Williams-Sonoma Kitchen.
