How to Make a Chocolate Cookie Dough Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 176 degrees Celsius.

   In a large bowl, mix the salt, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and flour together until well mixed., Beat the oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs until well-mixed.
   
   Pour in the coffee slowly to avoid cooking the eggs slightly, since the coffee is hot., Blend for about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
   
   The cake batter will be thin.,,,,,, Mix slowly on low speed for about 2-3 minutes.,,, Microwave the dark chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
   
   Stir every 30 seconds with spoon until the mixture fully melts and is smooth.,, Be sure to smooth the outside of the cake using a large butter knife.,,,, Garnish with chopped chocolate chip cookies if desired.
   
   Slice the cake and lay it on a serving plate.
   
   Enjoy!
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   Step 2: Grease three 6 inch (15.2 cm) round cake pans and dust with cocoa powder.

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   Step 3: Combine the dry ingredients together.

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   Step 4: In a separate bowl

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   Step 5: whisk the wet ingredients.

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   Step 6: Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry.

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   Step 7: Pour the cake batter evenly into the three pans.

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   Step 8: Bake the three cakes in the oven for about 30-35 minutes.

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   Step 9: Allow the cakes to cool for about 10 minutes.

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    Step 10: Cream the butter and both sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

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    Step 11: Add in the vanilla extract and mix until well-combined.

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    Step 12: Fold in the flour

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    Step 13: and milk.

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    Step 14: Add the chocolate chips and blend until fully combined.

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    Step 15: Set the cookie dough aside for later use.

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    Step 16: Make the ganache.

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    Step 17: Place one of the layers of the cake on a cake stand.

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    Step 18: Spread 2/3 cup of frosting over it and repeat with the other layers.

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    Step 19: Chill the cake in the fridge for about 30 minutes until slightly firm.

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    Step 20: Drip the ganache all over the cake and fill the tops with it.

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    Step 21: Chill the cake again for abut 15 minutes until the ganache hardens.

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    Step 22: Serve.

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