5. Garnish and Serve:

1. Decorate the cake with whole or halved chocolate sandwich cookies and white chocolate shavings.
2. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean cuts.

Recipe Variations

• Gluten-Free Version: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and use gluten-free sandwich cookies.
• Vanilla Sponge Option: Replace the chocolate sponge with a vanilla sponge for a lighter flavor.
• Mint Cookies and Cream: Use mint-flavored sandwich cookies and add a few drops of mint extract to the frosting.
• Double Chocolate: Add mini chocolate chips to the cream filling for extra chocolatey goodness.