Decadent Oreo Cake for Chocolate Lovers
This Ultimate Oreo Cake boasts rich chocolate layers, luscious cream filling, and a crunchy cookie crust, making it an irresistible centerpiece for celebration…
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water, followed by the crushed Oreo cookies.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them and cool completely on wire racks.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed and add heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies for added flavor and texture.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving platter and spreading a layer of frosting on top before placing the second layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish with additional crushed Oreo cookies on top.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!