Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake

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Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake

If you are searching for a cake that looks luxurious, tastes incredible, and instantly impresses anyone who sees it, this Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake is exactly what you need. It combines everything chocolate lovers adore: a deep, moist chocolate sponge, a light and creamy Oreo filling, and a silky chocolate drip that flows beautifully down the sides of the cake.

This is the kind of cake that belongs in a bakery display window. Itโ€™s tall, dramatic, elegant, and absolutely irresistible. Yet, the best part is that itโ€™s made with simple ingredients and clear, easy steps that anyone can follow at home.

Every slice gives you:

  • A rich, soft chocolate cake base
  • A cool, fluffy Oreo cream center
  • And a smooth, glossy chocolate ganache topping

The contrast between the deep chocolate flavor and the crunchy Oreo pieces makes every bite exciting, balanced, and indulgent.

Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake
Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake

Why This Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake Is So Special

This cake is not just about looks (although it looks stunning). Itโ€™s also about texture and flavor harmony:

  • The chocolate sponge is super moist and tender, thanks to the oil, milk, and hot water in the batter.
  • The Oreo cream filling is light, creamy, and not too sweet, with crunchy Oreo bits inside.
  • The chocolate drip adds richness and elegance without making the cake heavy.

This is a perfect celebration cake for:

  • Birthdays
  • Parties
  • Family gatherings
  • Holidays
  • Or whenever you want a show-stopping dessert

It also photographs beautifully, which makes it perfect for Pinterest, Instagram, and food blogs.


The Secret to the Perfect Texture

What makes this cake truly successful is the balance:

  • The sponge stays soft because of the hot water method, which helps bloom the cocoa and create a smoother crumb.
  • The filling uses whipped cream folded into cream cheese, making it fluffy instead of dense.
  • The drip is poured slightly cooled, so it flows slowly and creates perfect drips without running off the cake.

Ingredients

๐Ÿงพ Chocolate Sponge

  • 1ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
  • ยฝ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1ยฝ tsp baking powder
  • ยฝ tsp baking soda
  • ยฝ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ยฝ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ยพ cup milk (or buttermilk)
  • ยพ cup hot water

๐Ÿงพ Oreo Cream Filling

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ยฝ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 10 Oreo cookies, crushed

๐Ÿงพ Chocolate Drip

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ยฝ cup heavy cream

๐Ÿงพ Decoration

  • Whipped cream
  • Oreo cookies

Step-by-Step Instructions


๐Ÿ”น Chocolate Sponge

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
  5. Stir in the hot water until the batter becomes smooth and liquid.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
  7. Bake for 30โ€“35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.

๐Ÿ”น Oreo Cream Filling

  1. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.

๐Ÿ”น Assembly

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread the Oreo cream filling evenly on top.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top.

๐Ÿ”น Chocolate Drip

  1. Heat the heavy cream until hot (not boiling).
  2. Pour it over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth and glossy.
  3. Let it cool slightly, then pour it over the edges of the cake to create drips.

๐Ÿ”น Decorate

  1. Top the cake with whipped cream and Oreo cookies.
  2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.

Tips for a Perfect Result

  • Always let the cake cool completely before filling and dripping.
  • If the ganache is too hot, it will run too fast. Let it cool slightly.
  • For clean slices, use a hot knife and wipe it between cuts.

Storage

  • Keep the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3โ€“4 days.
  • Bring it out 15โ€“20 minutes before serving for the best texture.

When to Serve This Cake

This Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake is perfect for:

  • Birthday cakes
  • Party centerpieces
  • Special occasions
  • Chocolate and Oreo lovers

Itโ€™s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and always gets compliments.


Final Thoughts

This Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake is the ultimate combination of moist chocolate cake, fluffy Oreo cream, and rich chocolate ganache. It looks professional, tastes incredible, and feels truly special.

If you want a cake that wows everyone from the first look to the last bite, this is the one. ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿชโœจ


Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake

A luxurious cake with a deep, moist chocolate sponge, light Oreo filling, and silky chocolate ganache that wows at any celebration.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Baking, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Sponge

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cups milk (or buttermilk)
  • 0.75 cups hot water

Oreo Cream Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 10 pieces Oreo cookies, crushed

Chocolate Drip

  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream

Decoration

  • Whipped cream
  • Oreo cookies

Instructions
 

Chocolate Sponge

  • Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, mix the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
  • Stir in the hot water until the batter becomes smooth and liquid.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
  • Bake for 30โ€“35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.

Oreo Cream Filling

  • Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.

Assembly

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  • Spread the Oreo cream filling evenly on top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top.

Chocolate Drip

  • Heat the heavy cream until hot (not boiling).
  • Pour it over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth and glossy.
  • Let it cool slightly, then pour it over the edges of the cake to create drips.

Decorate

  • Top the cake with whipped cream and Oreo cookies.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Always let the cake cool completely before filling and dripping. If the ganache is too hot, it will run too fast. For clean slices, use a hot knife and wipe it between cuts.
Keyword Celebration Cake, Chocolate Cake, DESSERT, Drip Cake, Oreo Cake

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