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Decadent Oreo Cake That Will Impress Everyone

Ultimate Oreo Cake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mini Oreo cookies for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  4. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies gently.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Remove cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the frosting by creaming softened butter until light and fluffy.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  12. Add heavy cream to the frosting and mix until combined.
  13. Once the cakes are cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top and sides of the cake.
  14. Decorate the top with mini Oreos and crushed Oreos.