Introduction
Imagine the perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, and decadent in every bite—a homemade Oreo Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. This recipe brings together the iconic Oreo cookies and luscious cream cheese frosting to create a show-stopping dessert that is perfect for any celebration or simply as a well-deserved indulgence.
Ingredients to Gather
Before diving into the baking process, ensure you have all the necessary ingredients ready to create this heavenly Oreo Layer Cake. Gather the following:
• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Buttermilk
• Vegetable oil
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Strong coffee
• Oreo cookies
• Cream cheese
• Unsalted butter
• Confectioners’ sugar
• Heavy cream
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of creating this delectable Oreo Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the coffee until the batter is smooth.
5. Crush some Oreo cookies into small pieces and gently fold them into the cake batter.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, assemble the layers with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting between each layer and on top of the cake.
9. Decorate the cake with additional Oreo cookie crumbs or whole cookies for a stunning finish.
Pro Tips
• For extra Oreo flavor, add some crushed cookies to the cream cheese frosting.
• To enhance the richness of the cake, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
Storage Tips
This Oreo Layer Cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to cover it well to prevent it from drying out.
Variations
Experiment with different types of Oreo cookies to add unique flavors and textures to your cake. You can also try using chocolate ganache as a filling for a more decadent twist.
Texture Notes
The cake layers should be moist and tender, while the cream cheese frosting provides a creamy and tangy contrast to the rich chocolate cake.
Oreo Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A delightful and decadent Oreo layer cake featuring moist chocolate cake layers filled and covered with luscious cream cheese frosting, creating a perfect balance of crunchy, creamy, and rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup strong coffee
- 10 Oreo cookies (for cake batter)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Additional Oreo cookies (for decoration)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Stir in coffee until smooth.
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Crush some Oreo cookies and fold them into the cake batter.
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Divide batter among the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, and heavy cream until fluffy.
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Once cakes are cooled, assemble layers with cream cheese frosting between each layer and on top of the cake.
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Decorate with additional Oreo cookie crumbs or whole cookies.
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Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
