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Fluffy Vanilla Cake
adapted from Layered

5 large eggs whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour three 6-inch cake pans and set aside

In a small mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir together the egg whites, vanilla, and 1/4 cup milk and set aside.

Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer.  With the paddles attachment, mix on low until combined.  Add the butter and remaining 1/2 cup milk and mix on low until the dry ingredients are moistened.  Turn the mixer to medium-high and mix until combined.  Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl.

With the mix running on medium-low, gradually stream in the egg white mixture.  Work in about 3 batches, making sure everything is incorporated before adding in more liquids, scraping the bowl in between additions.

Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared pans.  Bake for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before removing the cakes from their pans.

Cookie Dough Filling
adapted from Sprinkle Bakes

3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the brown sugar and butter together on medium until fluffy and combined.  Add in the vanilla, flour, and salt.  On low speed, mix until incorporated.  Gradually increase the speed and add in the milk until desired consistency is reached.  Fold in the chips until evenly distributed.

Milk Soak
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar

Whisk together all of the ingredients until combined.

Whipped Vanilla Frosting
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 to 3 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons cream or milk

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together on medium until smooth.  With the mixer on low, gradually add in the remaining ingredients.  Once the sugar begins to incorporate, turn the mixer up to medium-high and mix until light and fluffy (3 to 5 minutes).  Adjust the sugar and cream quantities until desired consistency is achieved.

Assembly
mini chocolate chips

Once the cakes have completely cooled, trim until even.  Generously brush each layer with the milk soak.  Place the bottom layer of cake on a cake plate or serving dish.  Spread on half of the filling.  Top with the next layer of cake and repeat.  Frost the cake with the whipped buttercream and decorate with mini chips (flat/bottom side out).