Description
A rich and indulgent Cookies and Cream Cake that combines chocolate cake with Oreo cookies for a delightful and nostalgic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Oreo cookies
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 batch of buttercream frosting
- 1 batch of chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped Oreo cookies.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30-35 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 a wire rack to cool completely.
- Layer the cakes with buttercream frosting in between once cooled. Frost the outside with more buttercream and drizzle with chocolate ganache.
- Decorate with additional Oreo cookies on top if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes like Stevia or monk fruit for diabetes-friendly baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg