Description
At its core, a Cookies and Cream Milk Cake is a modern, cookie-infused spin on the classic Latin American dessert known as tres leches. A traditional milk cake relies on a sponge cake base that is intentionally baked to be light and airy. This specific texture is crucial because the cake essentially acts like a sponge, waiting to absorb a rich bath of different dairy products.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Milk soak:
- 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or whipping cream
- 8–10 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo), crushed
Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 4–6 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- Extra cookie pieces for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cake
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) square or round baking pan.
- Make the batter
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the milk mixture
- Mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, heavy cream, and crushed cookies.
- Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes so the cookies soften slightly.
- Soak the cake
- Poke holes all over the warm cake with a fork or skewer.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours (overnight is even better).
- Decorate
- Spread whipped cream over the chilled cake.
- Sprinkle with crushed cookies and garnish with extra cookie pieces.
Notes
Every bite of this Cookies & Cream Milk Cake melts in your mouth with a delicious blend of creamy milk soak and crunchy cookie crumbs. Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
Keywords: Easy Cookies and Cream Cake, Oreo Tres Leches Cake, Cookies and Cream Dessert