Oreo Red Velvet Cake
A delightful twist on the classic red velvet cake, featuring rich flavors and the irresistible crunch of Oreos.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 1/2 cups 2 1/2 cups (310 g) flour
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large 2 large eggs At room temperature
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the frosting
- 225 grams 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (115 g) butter, softened
- 3 cups 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For decoration
- 12-15 pieces 12-15 Oreo cookies, broken into large pieces Use more for decoration if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 20 cm round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and red food coloring until well combined using a mixer.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until you have a smooth batter.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Use a toothpick to check for doneness. Once baked, let the cakes cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Then, mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, and sprinkle with Oreo pieces.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate the cake with additional Oreo pieces. Refrigerate it for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature. Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until combined. Consider using double stuffed Oreos for a richer flavor.