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Oreo Cake

This moist and decadent Oreo cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, combining rich chocolate sponge layers with creamy Oreo-flecked frosting. Perfect for birthdays or celebrations, this cake will be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 180 g all-purpose flour
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 45 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 240 ml whole milk
  • 80 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 240 ml boiling water
  • 170 g unsalted butter (softened)
  • 120 g cream cheese (softened)
  • 300 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 10 cookies Oreo cookies (finely crushed)
  • 4 cookies whole Oreo cookies (halved) for garnishing (optional)

Equipment

  • 2 8-inch round cake pans
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 baking parchment paper
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line the bottoms of the cake pans with parchment, and lightly grease the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat until well combined; the batter will be thick.
  4. Carefully mix in the boiling water; the batter will be thin. Pour evenly into the two prepared cake pans.
  5. Bake in the center of the oven for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. For the frosting: in a bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream, beating until fluffy.
  8. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies using a spatula.
  9. When cakes are fully cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the Oreo frosting over it.
  10. Place the second cake layer on top. Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
  11. Decorate with halved whole Oreos on top, if desired.

Notes

Make sure cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Store the finished cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered.
You can double the recipe for a taller or layered cake.