Description
Indulgent layers of chocolate cake meet creamy Oreo frosting in this classic cookies & cream cake sensation. Cookie crumbles and rich chocolate create a delightful dessert you’ll crave with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Components:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 grams) crushed Oreos
Frosting Components:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 grams) crushed Oreos
- 1 pinch salt
Decoration Components:
- 68 whole Oreos
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch cake pans with grease and flour for optimal cake release.
- Create the chocolate cake base by combining mix with eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract, whisking until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate roughly chopped Oreo cookies into the batter, gently folding to distribute evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Carefully pour the batter equally between the prepared pans, ensuring balanced cake layers.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Prepare the Oreo frosting by whipping softened butter until creamy and light.
- Gradually blend powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream into the butter, creating a smooth, fluffy frosting texture.
- Crush additional Oreo cookies and fold them gently into the prepared frosting.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of Oreo-infused frosting between cake layers.
- Cover the entire cake with remaining frosting, creating an even, decorative finish.
- Embellish the top with whole Oreo cookies for a visually appealing presentation.
- Slice and serve at room temperature for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Crush Oreos into different sizes for varied texture and visual appeal in both cake batter and frosting.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother cake batter and more consistent mixing.
- Sift powdered sugar before adding to frosting to prevent lumpy texture and create silky-smooth consistency.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular cake mix with gluten-free chocolate cake mix and use gluten-free Oreo-style cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 491
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 335 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg