Oreo Cookies & Cream Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist cake combining chocolate and the iconic Oreo flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs about 24 Oreos, crushed
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 70g
For the cake
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour 315g
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 226g
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar 350g
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream 240g
- 3/4 cup whole milk 180ml
- 1.5 cups crushed Oreo cookies
For the frosting
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened 452g
- 5 cups powdered sugar 600g
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies for frosting
For decoration
- as needed Whole Oreo cookies for topping
- as needed Chocolate kisses or chocolate dollops for topping
- as needed Extra cookie crumbs for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan or two 8-inch cake pans.
- Mix the Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan to create a thick chocolate cookie crust.
Cake Mixing and Baking
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy and light.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Stir in sour cream and milk until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.
- Pour the batter over the crust and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Fold in crushed Oreo cookies for that classic cookies & cream texture.
- Frost the cake generously and create bakery-style swirls around the edges using a piping tip.
- Decorate with whole Oreos, chocolate dollops, and extra cookie crumbs.
- Chill for 20 minutes before slicing for clean, bakery-style layers.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for better texture. Use a piping bag for frosting for a beautiful presentation. You can apply the frosting in decorative swirls. If you’re a chocolate lover, consider adding chocolate chips into the batter along with the crushed Oreos.