Oreo Cake

This Oreo cake is a layered chocolate cake full of Oreo whipped cream cheese filling. The cake is topped with Oreo frosting and a chocolate drip. This Oreo cake has the most softest chocolate cake with filling that taste like an Oreo pie.

This Oreo cake is an Oreo lovers dream. My favorite part is the filling. It is whipped cream cheese full of crushed Oreos for the cream. It tastes just like an Oreo no bake pie filling!

The chocolate cake layers are super soft and the cake is topped with an Oreo buttercream frosting. There are plenty of Oreo cookies in this dessert! It is the best thing for special occasions or a birthday party!

For more Oreo recipes, try Oreo Cheesecake Brownies, Oreo Brownie Cookies, and Mini Oreo Cheesecakes.

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• Why This Recipe Works
• Ingredient Notes
• Step By Step Instructions
• Step By Step Instructions- Filling
• Step By Step Instructions- Frosting
• Assembling The Cake Tips
• FAQ
• Storing and Freezing
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Why This Recipe Works

• Moist chocolate cake- This is a 3 layer cake that is crazy moist full of chocolate flavor. It is my best chocolate cake recipe! The cake recipe does not require a mixer.
• Oreo whipped cream cheese filling- The filling has the perfect level of sweetness and it is mixed with chopped Oreos. It has more Oreos on top of the filling on the layers of cake.
• Oreo frosting- The frosting is a butter cream frosting full of Oreo crumbs.
• Chocolate drip- Chocolate ganache is poured on top of the cake and is dripped down the sides of the cake. It brings the whole thing together.

Ingredient Notes

Here are some notes on the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.

• Dutch process cocoa powder- I used Dark Hershey's cocoa powder. This gives the cake a more rich chocolate taste.
• Oil- For best results, use canola oil or vegetable oil.
• Eggs- Pull the large eggs out 2 hours before baking.
• Buttermilk- Pull this out 2 hours before baking. You can also use 1 cup whole milk and 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice. Let it sit for 10 minutes before using.
• Hot water- It needs to be steaming hot water. This will help the chocolate flavor bloom and results in a very soft cake.
• Cream cheese- Use full fat cream cheese and pull this out 2 hours before baking.
• Powdered sugar- Make sure it is sifted to avoid any grittiness.
• Oreos- Use regular Oreos. You will need one regular pack of Oreos. Double stuff Oreos lead to too much moisture.
• Unsalted butter- The butter needs to be slightly cold before using in the frosting.
• Chocolate chips- Use semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips. Milk chocolate chips will be too sweet.

Step By Step Instructions

Here is how to make and bake the chocolate cake layers. This recipe uses 2 mixing bowls and a whisk. You also need three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper circles.

STEP 1: Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder together. This prevents any dry lumps getting into the batter.

Then, add in white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

STEP 2: Mix the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Once it is mixed, very slowly add in the hot water.

The hot water needs to be steaming, so heat on the stove in a saucepan. Slowly add in the hot water, so it doesn't over cook the eggs. No scrambled eggs here!

STEP 3: Add the wet ingredients into the flour mixture. Pour the wet ingredients in and use a whisk to mix. Don't over mix! The batter will be very runny.

Then, pour the an equal amount of batter evenly through out the cake pans.

STEP 4: Bake the cake. Bake cakes for 20-25 minutes.

STEP 5: Cool. Let the cake layers sit in the hot pans for 10 minutes. Then, cool completely on a wire rack.

Step By Step Instructions- Filling

This is for the Oreo whipped cream cheese filling. You will need 1 mixing bowl, one metal bowl, stand mixer or a hand mixer (electric mixer), and whisk attachment.

STEP 1: Freeze the bowl. The metal bowl and the whisk attachments needs to be frozen for 10 minutes so they are cold for the whipped cream.

STEP 2: Mix the cream cheese. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese on high speed for 1 minute. Then, add in vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix these until smooth.

STEP 3: Make the whipped cream. In the cold bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.

STEP 4: Fold in the whipped cream. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula. Be gentle, so you don't knock the air out of the whipped cream.

Store the whipped cream cheese in the fridge. Add the Oreos right before using.

Step By Step Instructions- Frosting

For the frosting, this recipe uses a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer.

STEP 1: Pull out the butter. Pull the butter out for 30 minutes for it to get slightly cold. While you wait, use a food processor to blend the Oreos into fine crumbs.

Also, sift the powdered sugar and add the Oreo crumbs to that.

STEP 2: Beat the butter. Beat the butter on high speed for 3 minutes. Then, add in the powdered sugar and Oreo crumbs slowly on low speed.

STEP 3: Add the wet ingredients. Then, add in the vanilla, salt, and heavy cream. Beat the frosting on high for 1-2 minutes until it is fluffy.

Assembling The Cake Tips

• Start by using a serrated knife to make sure the cake layers are flat and even.
• Place the first cake layer of cake bottom side down. Then, spread ¾ cup of frosting over the cake. Pipe a border around the edge of the cake by using a piping bag. Spread half of the filling inside of the border.
• Repeat with the second cake layer. For the final cake layer, place it down with bottom of the cake facing up.
• Lightly frost the whole cake. Frost the sides of the cake with a light layer of frosting and freeze for 15 minutes. This will set the crumbs, and the final layer of frosting won't have cake crumbs in it.
• Frost the rest of the cake using a cake scraper to make it into smooth sides.
• Freeze the cake for 10 minutes before adding the chocolate drip. This helps to slow the chocolate from running everywhere.
• Make the chocolate ganache. Make sure it isn't too hot before pouring it on top of the cake. Pour half of it and press it toward the edges of the cake with an offset spatula. Then, use the rest of the chocolate.
• Before adding extra decoration, freeze the drip for 10 minutes to set it. Then add whole Oreos and extra chopped Oreos.

FAQ

Storing and Freezing

Store this Oreo cake in the fridge in an airtight container like a cake carrier. Chill up to 5 days.

Freezing

The un frosted cake layers can be frozen. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze up to 30 days. Thaw for 1 hour before decorating.

The decorated individual cake slices can be frozen as well. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze up to 30 days. Thaw for 1-2 hours before eating.

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