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Ultimate Cookies & Cream Layer Cake

A stunning DIY birthday cake made with Coles products, featuring layers of vanilla sponge, cream cheese filling, and chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Birthday, Dessert
Cuisine: Australia
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 pieces Coles vanilla sponge cakes (600g each)
For the Filling
  • 500 g Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
  • 1.5 cups thickened cream
  • ⅓ cup icing sugar mixture
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 packs Cadbury Oreo cookies (154g each) Crushed for filling
For the Ganache
  • 200 g dark chocolate melting wafers
  • ¼ cup thickened cream (extra)
For Decoration
  • to taste optional fresh berries Optional for decoration
  • to taste optional edible gold dust Available at Coles baking section

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by carefully slicing each sponge cake horizontally into two even layers, creating four cake layers total.
  2. Place the first layer on your serving plate.
Make the Filling
  1. Crush 12 Oreo cookies into coarse crumbs, reserving some larger pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add icing sugar and vanilla, beating until completely combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip thickened cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Divide the mixture into thirds. Fold the crushed Oreo pieces into two-thirds of the mixture.
Assembly
  1. Spread a layer of the Oreo cream mixture onto the first cake layer.
  2. Top with the second cake layer and repeat. Add the third layer and repeat.
  3. Place the fourth cake layer on top and use the reserved plain cream mixture to lightly coat the entire cake.
Make the Ganache
  1. Heat the extra cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate melting wafers and stir until smooth.
  2. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened but still pourable.
Final Decoration
  1. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, encouraging it to drip down the sides.
  2. Decorate the top with remaining whole Oreo cookies, fresh berries if using, and a light dusting of edible gold dust.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Check the production date on ready-made cakes for freshness. Most cakes can be frozen up to 3 months.