Description
Oreo Chocolate Cake is a delightful blend of rich chocolate and crunchy Oreo cookies, perfect for any occasion. This moist, decadent cake features layers of chocolate goodness, topped with creamy buttercream frosting and drizzled with luscious chocolate ganache. Each bite transports you back to childhood celebrations, making it an ideal dessert for birthdays or simply a sweet pick-me-up on a ordinary day. Create unforgettable memories with this crowd-pleasing recipe that’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup crushed Oreos (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- Create a well in the dry mixture and add eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in crushed Oreos gently into the batter.
- Divide batter equally between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with buttercream frosting and drizzle with chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg