Are you in the mood for a truly indulgent dessert? Imagine combining the classic flavor of Oreos with a soft, moist cake. Well, you’re in luck! Our Oreo Cake recipe is the perfect treat for birthdays, holidays, or any special gathering. Follow this simple recipe, and you’ll create a dessert that will impress everyone at the table!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 Tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• ⅔ cup (157 ml) avocado oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil
• ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
• 1 Tablespoon clear vanilla
• ¾ cup (175 ml) whole milk, room temperature preferred
• 6 large or extra large egg whites, room temperature preferred
• 20 Oreo cookies, broken into pieces

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened (ideally, full-fat brick-style cream cheese)
• 12 oz cream cheese, softened
• 5 ¼ cups (655 g) powdered sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons clear vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
• 10 Oreo cookies, pulverized into fine crumbs

Recommended Equipment:

• 8″ cake pans
• Mixing bowls
• Ateco 848 Piping Tip

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Pans

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven heats up, prepare your three 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and give the sides a good grease using baking spray. If you prefer a smaller cake, using just two pans is perfectly fine—just remember to adjust the baking time!

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these ingredients together until they’re well blended.

3. Incorporate Butter

Next, lower the mixer speed to low and gradually add 6 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time. Make sure each addition is fully mixed in before adding the next. At this stage, your mixture should resemble coarse sandy crumbs.

4. Add Wet Ingredients

Now, add ⅔ cup of avocado oil, mixing until it’s combined. Then, stir in ½ cup of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of clear vanilla extract, continuing on low speed until everything is well blended. Slowly add ¾ cup of whole milk, mixing just until combined.

5. Beat Egg Whites

In a separate, clean, and dry bowl, use your mixer to whip 6 large egg whites until they form stiff peaks. This step is crucial for achieving that light and airy texture in your cake.

6. Fold in Egg Whites and Oreos

Gently fold the whipped egg whites into your batter, taking care not to overmix. Once incorporated, carefully fold in the 20 broken Oreo pieces for that classic cookie flavor in every bite.

7. Bake the Cake

Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared pans. Bake in your preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If your oven tends to heat unevenly, feel free to rotate the pans halfway through baking.

8. Cool the Cakes

After baking, let the cakes cool in their pans for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully invert them onto a cooling rack to cool completely before you start assembling and decorating.

9. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting

Using a stand mixer or an electric mixer, cream together the ¾ cup of softened unsalted butter and 12 oz of softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in 5 ¼ cups of powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and 1 ½ teaspoons of clear vanilla extract. If you want a richer texture, you can add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream as well. Beat everything together until light and fluffy before adding in the 10 pulverized Oreo crumbs for that extra touch.

10. Assemble and Decorate

Now it’s time for the fun part! Evenly spread frosting between the cooled cake layers, using about ⅔ of the frosting for this layer. Once the cake is frosted, you can press Oreo crumbs gently into the sides for a delightful crunch. Fill a piping bag fitted with the Ateco 848 piping tip with the remaining frosting and pipe decorative swirls on top to add that finishing touch.

11. Serve and Enjoy

Slice your delightful Oreo Cake and watch as everyone digs in! Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1-2 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. If you want to enjoy it later, feel free to freeze the cake for several months!

Tips and Variations

There are plenty of ways to customize your Oreo Cake. Consider adding a chocolate ganache layer for an extra chocolatey experience, or switch up the flavor of the frosting with different extracts. You can also layer in other cookies or candies for a mix of textures and flavors!

Why You’ll Love This Oreo Cake

This Oreo Cake is more than just a dessert; it’s a symphony of flavors and delightful textures! The moist cake is layered with rich cream cheese frosting and crunchy Oreo pieces, ensuring that every bite is a taste sensation. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this straightforward recipe allows you to create stunning results that taste as amazing as they look.