Chocolate Oreo Cake Recipe
This chocolate Oreo cake recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and Oreos. With its moist cake layers and indulgent Oreo buttercream, it's sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups caster sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup warm water
For the Oreo Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 –4 tablespoons milk adjust as needed for consistency
- 10 crushed Oreo cookies for folding into the buttercream
For the Topping:
- 9 whole Oreo cookies for decoration
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, caster sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring to combine.
- Slowly whisk in the warm water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Oreo Buttercream
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and milk (if needed) to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies gently.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of Oreo buttercream on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
- Decorate the cake with whole Oreo cookies on top.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
- For best results, chill the cake in the fridge for about 30 minutes before slicing to allow the buttercream to set.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious chocolate Oreo cake!
Notes
Add a layer of chocolate pudding between the cake layers for a chocolate pudding dirt cake version.
For a minty twist, replace the vanilla extract in the buttercream with mint extract to make a mint Oreo cake.