Oreo Cookie Cake
A delightful dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy Oreo frosting, and a crunchy cookie topping, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Boiling Water
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Crushed Oreo Cookies
Toppings
- 12 pieces Whole Oreo Cookies
- 1 cup Chocolate Ganache (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until well blended.
- Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- While the cakes cool, make the frosting. Beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are cool, spread frosting between the layers and on the top and sides.
- Optional: Drizzle with chocolate ganache and decorate with whole Oreo cookies on top.
Notes
For more flavor, add a teaspoon of coffee granules to the batter. Customize toppings with other cookies or sprinkles. Serve with whipped cream for a lighter touch.