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Chocolate Oreo Cake

Chocolate Oreo Cake

Indulge in a rich Chocolate Oreo Cake, featuring moist chocolate layers and creamy cookies and cream frosting, perfect for Oreo lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch round pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • toothpick

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups sour cream room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder optional
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.25 cups hot brewed coffee

Frosting Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted butter cold
  • 7-8 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 bag Oreos 14.3 oz
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Baking the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare three 8-inch round pans with parchment and grease the sides.
  • Mix sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and lighter in color.
  • Add sour cream and mix until fully combined.
  • In another bowl sift flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add half the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then half the hot coffee and mix on low speed.
  • Add remaining dry ingredients and coffee, mixing until fully combined.
  • Divide batter evenly into pans and bake 20–24 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes completely before assembling.

Making the Frosting

  • Beat cold butter for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar with heavy cream, mixing on low then high until smooth.
  • Crush Oreos into fine crumbs and mix into frosting with vanilla and salt.

Assembling the Cake

  • Level cake layers and place first layer on cake board.
  • Spread frosting evenly, add second layer and repeat.
  • Place final layer on top and apply crumb coat.
  • Frost entire cake smoothly and decorate with piped swirls and Oreo cookies.

Notes

Use hot coffee to enhance chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee. Grind Oreos finely for a smooth frosting texture. Do not overmix batter to keep cake soft and moist. Store covered at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 42g
Keyword cake, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Oreo Cake, dessert, Oreo Cake, Vegetarian
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