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The title kinda says it all.

Vegan Cookie Butter Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting for Two! | Whisk and Shout

I know you’ve seen the cake, and now all you’re thinking about is the cake, so let me get my stuff out of the way quick and then we can get to it, deal?


I’m at possibly the most exciting junction in my life to date: college.

If you know me at all, you know I’m constantly busy. Between dance, work, school, and blogging, I definitely have a packed schedule. My time in high school meant maintaining balance in my schedule with instrumental music, math, English, history, foreign language, and science courses of the highest levels. Outside of class, I’m in leadership positions in three dance companies and also showcase works of my own choreography. I also work every day part-time at the Transportation Security Agency. In short, my years in high school were (are?) extremely hectic.

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But it all paid off, because this fall I’ll be attending Wesleyan University!

(Don’t stalk me)

My dad went to Wes undergrad, and I’ve had a lot of exposure to the school growing up. Obviously, going to college will be a brand new experience (and one that I’m thrilled to explore), but I know that I will definitely find myself pursuing a ton of activities regardless.

Vegan Cookie Butter Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting for Two! | Whisk and Shout

What can I say, gotta stay busy!

The future of this blog is a little uncertain: I know for sure that I will be blogging in college, but posts may be more infrequent and they may also involve posts such as restaurant reviews, my favorite blog posts of the week, and life updates a lot more often.

I’m so excited about what the future holds and I hope you’ll stick around for the ride!

Vegan Cookie Butter Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting for Two! | Whisk and Shout

(Okay, you made it this far, have some cake)

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Vegan Cookie Butter Cake with Cookie Butter Frosting and Chocolate Ganache for Two!
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Serves: 2
 
A moist cake packed with cookie butter and speculoos cookies, this double decker mini-dessert is perfect for two! Frosted in thick and rich chocolate ganache, this is a decadent vegan treat!
Ingredients
Cookie Butter Cake
  • 2 cups almond milk, room temp and divided
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1¼ cups applesauce
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1â…“ cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup crushed speculoos cookies
  • 8 oz cookie butter, melted
  • â…” cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
Cookie Butter Frosting
  • ¼ cup cookie butter
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1-2 tsp coconut oil
  • â…” cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 4-inch cake pans with coconut oil and dust with flour.
  2. Combine 1½ cups almond milk and the vinegar and let sit for a few minutes.
  3. Add in applesauce, vanilla, and remaining almond milk. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add flour, brown sugar, crushed cookies, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and melted cookie butter. Mix well until no lumps remain.
  5. Lastly, add coconut oil and stir until completely combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between two prepared pans and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick can be cleanly removed. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. For frosting, cream together all ingredients until smooth.
  8. For ganache, combine almond milk and cornstarch in a saucepan over high heat until just boiling, stirring constantly.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in coconut oil.
  10. Place chocolate chips in a bowl and pour almond milk mixture over top.
  11. Let sit for 2 minutes or until chocolate is melty, and whisk thoroughly.
  12. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, to thicken.
  13. To assemble, place on cake round on your surface. Spread cookie butter frosting evenly and then top with second cake round. Cover cake in chocolate ganache and top with additional cookies, if desired.

*If you like cookie butter, try my vegan cookie butter fudge chunk snickerdoodle blondie bars!

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  1. Elizabeth @ Bowl of Delicious! says

    I have so much to say.

    1) Your blog title is amazing. 2) This cake looks… wow. Just wow. And I love that it’s a small size because sometimes, you just need a small cake. 3) Your photos are outstanding. 4) Congrats on your college acceptance! 5) You’re in high school?! Your blog is OUTSTANDING, and you write/speak with such a mature voice! Excellent work here.

    Good luck at Wesleyan! 🙂

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  3. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    Medha, this is a stunning cake! I just realized YOU’RE In HIGHSCHOOL! Wow! I am so impressed by you, friend. Congratulations on all the great stuff that’s happening, not least of which is college!!!! Glad we’re in touch.

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    • Medha says

      You’re doing so amazingly and you’re definitely one of my college blogging inspirations (Rachel @ Bakerita being the other) thanks so much! 🙂

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  6. Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says

    CONGRATS on going to Wesleyan!! How exciting!! I can’t believe you still make time to blog, even now with all you’ve got on your plate-just amazing! And something else amazing? THIS CAKE! I love it–too yummy not to try! 🙂

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  12. Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says

    Congratulations on being accepted, Medha! I hope you have a wonderful time in college! 🙂 You can also blog about college food, which I’m sure is a subject many people search for! Oh, and this cake looks fantastic by the way! 🙂

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  15. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    Very exciting, Medha! You do amazingly to keep up with all that right now, and I’m sure you’ll figure things out when you go to college, too.
    The cake looks wonderful, too. Love ‘for two’ cakes – it’s a special treat but you don’t get too tempted to overindulge!

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  16. Anne says

    Omg congratulations! Do you know what you’re majoring in? I still have 3 years before all this college business :/
    This cake looks so great to say the least!

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  20. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    Wow…. I didn’t realise you were still in high school. 🙂 You really are impressive. Congrats on college, that’s so exciting. Love your gorgeous cake, will add to my list, I am off sweet food for a wee while, Easter kicked my butt. Lol! Happy week ahead. X

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  23. Mir says

    Congrats, Medha! That’s a great school. You are about to have the best time!
    Love the cake, too. I know you’re not sure about where your blog is going next year, but keep at it!

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  24. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    Congratulations!!!! Wesleyan is an amazing school 🙂 I somehow managed to keep up blogging and grow my blog by a tonnn over my college years, so it’s do-able, just gotta be committed! I even have a “Dorm Life Eats” section on Bakerita that’s a throwback to trying to make baking recipes in my dorm room microwave, haha. And this cake, girll….looks amazing!

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  25. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    Wow Medha – phenomenal job on this cake! But, please tell me you didn’t finish it all – please tell me you saved me a piece of this deliciousness!
    So super excited for you – and your journey through Wesleyan! Cannot wait to tag along – no matter what you decide to write about!

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  30. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

    Congratulations, Medha! That’s fantastic. My aunt went to Wes and loved it. I have a few friends who graduated more recently and they’ve said the same. And I cannot believe you aren’t even in college yet! Young lady, you are too talented.

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  31. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    Congratulations Medha! That is wonderful news! 🙂 Good luck with this new phase of life, I am sure you will do very well 🙂 and keep blogging whenever you get time. We’ll be here to read your college stories! The cake looks gorgeous!!

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  32. Lily Lau says

    I know the title says for two, but it looks so delicious that why to share…? Hahaha, you just awakened my sweet tooth and demon side at the same time! 😀

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  35. Linda @ Veganosity says

    Congratulations! Wesleyan is a fine school, I know you must be over the moon excited. 🙂 I don’t know how you do all that you do, but if your blog is any indication, you do it well.

    The cake looks amazing!

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  36. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    CONGRATS!!!! You know how everyone says college is one of the best times of your life? It is totally, completely true – enjoy every minute of it. And your future roommates don’t know how lucky they are. Enjoy!! (And, completely perfect cake!)

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  40. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

    This cake sounds absolutely delicious! And I love that it’s for two – sometimes you just simply don’t need an entire cake around the house – LOL! Congrats on getting into college 🙂 😀

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  41. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    Medha – Congratulations! All of your hard work truly paid off. Wesleyan is a wonderful college. The campus is beautiful. I actually live about 45 minutes from there and make trips to NORA Cupcake (BEST AND FUNKIEST CUPCAKES EVER!) occasionally. If you need restaurant recommendations, I’m your gal 😉

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    • Medha says

      Erin, I’m actually going to have to take you up on that! Definitely googling the cupcake shop right now 🙂 I love the campus and the school and neat to know you’re so close by! 🙂

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  48. marcie says

    Congrats, Medha! You’ll find a nice balance between blogging, school, etc. Just enjoy yourself — you’ll never get your college years back! And this cake is the perfect way to celebrate!

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    • Medha says

      Nope, sorry :/ You could sub a gf blend for the AP flour, but I’m pretty sure the speculoos cookies contain gluten, so sorry.

      Reply

  51. Ashley says

    Congratulations!!! How very exciting! 🙂 And this cake looks like the perfect way to celebrate the occasion – sounds so good!

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  52. Liz says

    Congratulations!!! Great things are ahead for you!!! And your cake looks just sublime—who can resist anything involving cookie butter? Not me!!!

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  54. Ala says

    First off, MAJOR congrats, girl! Just to chime into the rest of the conversation going on here. You’re going to have a blast. Second, going to a school with a parent as an alum is totally fun–I should know! My whole family celebrates our university games and victories together–we all stuck together, somehow or other 🙂 here’s to lots of good times ahead for you, you inspiring girl, you!

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  64. Jill Roberts says

    Absolutely love your cookie butter cake recipe I found your post from Pinterest! I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing, Medha!

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