Cookie Monster Birthday Cake: Two Delicious Recipes For A Fun Celebration

Introduction

Are you looking for a fun and unique birthday cake idea? Look no further than the Cookie Monster Birthday Cake! This cake is perfect for all ages, and is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. In this article, we’ll share two different recipes for this beloved cake, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs.

Recipe 1: Classic Cookie Monster Birthday Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 box vanilla cake mix
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Blue food coloring
• 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add in the water, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well-combined.
4. Add in a few drops of blue food coloring, until you achieve the desired shade of blue.
5. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies in a plastic bag, using a rolling pin or your hands.
6. Gently fold the crushed cookies into the cake batter.
7. Pour the batter into two greased 9-inch cake pans, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. While the cakes are baking, make the buttercream frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy.
9. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cakes have cooled, frost one cake layer and place the second cake layer on top.
11. Frost the entire cake with the buttercream frosting, using an offset spatula to create a smooth surface.
12. Using additional crushed cookies, create “Cookie Monster’s Fur” on the top and sides of the cake.
13. Add two large chocolate sandwich cookies for “Cookie Monster’s Eyes,” and use white chocolate chips or candy melts to create the pupils.
14. Add a mouth made of crushed sandwich cookies, and enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 slice
• Calories: 450
• Total fat: 19g
• Saturated fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 400mg
• Total carbohydrate: 71g
• Dietary fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 59g
• Protein: 3g

Cooking Time:

Total Time: 2 hours

Equipment:

• 2 9-inch cake pans
• Rolling pin (optional)
• Offset spatula
• Mixing bowls
• Mixing spoons
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixer
• Plastic bag

Serving Suggestions:

This cake is perfect for a birthday party, or any celebration that calls for a fun and unique cake! Serve with a glass of cold milk for the ultimate Cookie Monster experience.

Variations:

If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding some different mix-ins to the cake batter. Crushed Oreo cookies or chocolate chips would be delicious additions!

Substitutions:

If you don’t have a box of vanilla cake mix, you can substitute with a homemade vanilla cake recipe. You can also substitute the vegetable oil with canola oil or melted butter.

Storage:

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips:

Be sure to crush the cookies into small pieces, so they are evenly distributed throughout the cake batter. You can also use a piping bag to add more detail to Cookie Monster’s eyes and mouth.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use a different type of cake mix?

Yes! You can use any flavor of cake mix that you prefer.

Can I use store-bought frosting?

Yes, but we recommend making the homemade buttercream frosting for the best flavor and texture.

Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Yes! You can bake the cakes ahead of time and freeze them until you’re ready to assemble and decorate the cake.

Recipe 2: Vegan Cookie Monster Birthday Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups almond milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Blue food coloring
• 1 package vegan chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 tbsp almond milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add in the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until well-combined.
4. Add in a few drops of blue food coloring, until you achieve the desired shade of blue.
5. Crush the vegan chocolate sandwich cookies in a plastic bag, using a rolling pin or your hands.
6. Gently fold the crushed cookies into the cake batter.
7. Pour the batter into two greased 9-inch cake pans, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. While the cakes are baking, make the vegan buttercream frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened vegan butter until light and fluffy.
9. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk, and beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cakes have cooled, frost one cake layer and place the second cake layer on top.
11. Frost the entire cake with the vegan buttercream frosting, using an offset spatula to create a smooth surface.
12. Using additional crushed cookies, create “Cookie Monster’s Fur” on the top and sides of the cake.
13. Add two large vegan chocolate sandwich cookies for “Cookie Monster’s Eyes,” and use white chocolate chips or candy melts to create the pupils.
14. Add a mouth made of crushed vegan sandwich cookies, and enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 slice
• Calories: 420
• Total fat: 18g
• Saturated fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 360mg
• Total carbohydrate: 67g
• Dietary fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 50g
• Protein: 3g

Cooking Time:

Total Time: 2 hours

Equipment:

• 2 9-inch cake pans
• Rolling pin (