Description
A rich and indulgent cookies and cream Oreo cake made with moist chocolate layers, Oreo buttercream, and crunchy cookie bits throughout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
- 20 Oreo cookies, crushed (for the cake batter)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed finely (for frosting)
- Additional Oreos for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Slowly add hot water or coffee to the batter and mix well. Fold in 20 crushed Oreos.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- To make the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until fluffy.
- Fold in the finely crushed Oreos.
- Frost the cooled cake layers with the Oreo buttercream. Decorate with extra Oreos if desired.
Notes
- Chilling the cake for 30 minutes before slicing helps it hold shape better.
- Use a serrated knife to level cake layers if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Oreo cake, cookies and cream cake, chocolate Oreo cake, birthday cake, layered cake