Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Cookies and Cream Cake. This rich, moist chocolate cake is layered with a creamy Oreo frosting, making it the perfect treat for any celebration or special occasion. With its irresistible combination of chocolate and cookies, this cake is sure to be a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cookies and Cream Frosting:
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
12 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos), finely crushed
For Assembly:
Additional chocolate sandwich cookies for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk, hot water, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the crushed cookies for the cookies and cream flavor.
- Assemble the cake: Place the first layer of cake on a serving plate, spreading frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers, frosting in between.
- Finish by spreading frosting on the top and sides of the cake and decorating with extra crushed cookies or whole cookies.
Notes
Ensure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
For extra flavor, add crushed Oreos between the cake layers.
You can decorate with extra cookies or chocolate shavings for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake, Celebration Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 600 kcal per slice