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Oreo Cake

A delicious and indulgent chocolate cake layered with creamy Oreo frosting and topped with crushed Oreos.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 pieces Oreo cookies crushed for mixing
  • 5 pieces Oreo cookies for decoration

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
  3. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
  4. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies until evenly distributed.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
  2. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  3. Decorate the top with whole Oreo cookies and additional crushed Oreos if desired.
  4. Slice and serve the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

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