COOKIES-AND-CREAM CAKE

Cookies-and-Cream Cake image

If you like cookies-and-cream ice cream, you'll love this cake. Chocolate sandwich cookies are mixed into the batter and pressed into the sweet and creamy frosting for a fun look. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 large egg whites
1 cup coarsely crushed Oreo cookies (about 8)
FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
4 to 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whole and crushed Oreo cookies, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and egg whites; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Gently fold in crushed cookies. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, beat the shortening, sugar, milk and vanilla in another large bowl until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, decorate the top with whole cookies and the sides with crushed cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.