Looking to add a whimsical touch to your next celebration or just want to indulge your inner child? This Cookie Monster Cake recipe is not only adorable but also delicious. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a fun weekend treat, this cake will bring a smile to everyone’s face. The combination of rich chocolate cake, fluffy frosting, and cookie decorations makes it a show-stopping dessert that is surprisingly easy to make.
**Cookie Monster Cake UK**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– Blue food coloring gel
– Mini chocolate chip cookies
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Carefully pour in the boiling water and mix on low speed until the batter is smooth. Be cautious as the batter will be thin.
5. Add blue food coloring gel to the batter a little at a time until you achieve your desired Cookie Monster blue color. Mix well to ensure the color is evenly distributed.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare your favorite frosting recipe or use store-bought frosting. Add blue food coloring gel to the frosting and mix until you reach the desired Cookie Monster blue hue.
9. To assemble the cake, place one layer on a serving platter or cake stand and spread a layer of blue frosting on top. Carefully place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with frosting, creating a smooth finish.
10. Place mini chocolate chip cookies around the base of the cake and use additional cookies as eyes for your Cookie Monster cake. Have fun decorating with additional frosting to create the iconic Cookie Monster look.
This delightful Cookie Monster Cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Kids and adults alike will love the playful design and delicious chocolatey flavor. Enjoy the smiles and laughter as you serve up this whimsical dessert that is as fun to make as it is to eat.
