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Oreo Cookie Cake

  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 1hour 30minutes

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 12 Oreo cookies (crushed into small pieces)

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4–6 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
  • 6 Oreo cookies (crushed into small pieces)
  • 4–5 whole Oreo cookies (for decorating the cake top)

Ingredient Highlights

  • Cocoa Powder: The cocoa powder is what gives the cake its deep chocolate flavor, complementing the sweetness of the Oreos.
  • Oreo Cookies: The star of the show, Oreo cookies bring their signature chocolatey crunch and creaminess to the cake.
  • Butter: Butter in both the cake and frosting helps create a rich, moist texture and a delicious flavor.
  • Heavy Cream: The heavy cream in the frosting makes it silky smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the richness of the cake.

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Batter:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and continue whisking until the mixture is well combined.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Add Boiling Water: Slowly add the boiling water to the batter and stir. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
  6. Add Crushed Oreos: Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Bake the Cake:

  1. Pour the Batter into Pans: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  2. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  3. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting:

  1. Cream the Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Vanilla and Cream: Add the vanilla extract and 4 tablespoons of heavy cream (or milk). Beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. If needed, add more cream to achieve the desired consistency.
  4. Add Crushed Oreos: Gently fold the crushed Oreos into the frosting, giving it a delightful cookie crunch.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Frost the Cake: Place one of the cooled cake layers on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of Oreo frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  2. Decorate: For a fun touch, place whole Oreo cookies on top of the cake or sprinkle more crushed Oreos over the frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 16
  • Calories: 400
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Protein: 3g

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