COOKIES AND CREAM!!!!!! I love cookies and I love cake but it never occurred to me to put them together until my husband Brian requested an Oreo cake for his birthday, so I whipped up my moistest vanilla cake, folded in chopped Oreos and a delicious cake was born. This cake is officially one of my TOP posts and I think it’s the play of creamy and crunch in this moist fluffy cake that gives the recipe an edge. I do hope you get to try it! If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how to video.
How do you make Oreo frosting?
The buttercream is just beyond, something about all those crushed Oreos works some serious magic. Feel free to use it on everything. There’s also a swirl of ganache because chocolate and it’s absolutely delicious.
Pro Tips to make an AMAZING Oreo Cake
- Try not to chop the Oreos too finely. You want some crunch in the cake after baking.
- Fold the cookie bits in last and try to evenly distribute them.
- Use a kitchen scale to make sure each pan has an equal amount of batter in it. If you don’t have one try using a toothpick in the center to measure the height of the batter, like an oil gauge!
- Just as a hint; if you use cake strips when baking you’ll get a flat top and more tender sides. Cake strips are just wet fabric you wrap around the edge of the cake pans. You can make your own or buy a set online, I have a blog post on them and they are a game-changer!!
- Before you add the ganache for the drip, test the consistency on a plate you’re holding perpendicular to the floor. If the ganache is too thick add a tablespoon of cream and you might need to heat the mixture as well.
- You can make the cake layers in advance, wrap them up and store at room temperature for a day or in the fridge for three days.
About This Oreo Cake
For those who prefer more crunch in each bite try substituting the ganache between each layer for chopped cookies!
Don’t forget the BEST BEST BEST part: the buttercream!!! I’ll be honest and tell you that I’ve never craved an Oreo — or eaten more than a couple at a time — but when crushed and blended into buttercream, they’re AMAZING!!!
If you want the EASIEST cake hack ever, just whip up some of this stuff. Cover anything in it and you’ll be an instant hero! Channel your inner superman and make this crowd pleaser.
For the Drip:
I love the look of a chocolate ganache drip. One of the main problems people have when making a drip cake is the consistency and i’m not going to lie, it can be a bit tricky! It might seem perfect when you mix it but the ganache cools quickly and a thickens.
How to Get it JUST Right:
I always warm my ganache up right before adding it and often test it on a plate I’m holding vertically to make sure I’m getting the type of drip that I want. You can also add more cream to loosen up the consistency.
How to make an Oreo Cake
1. Butter and flour three 6- inch pans. I use cake strips on my pans for more even baking as well. Preheat oven to 340F. Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. Beat the wet ingredients together in a medium bowl.
3. In a standing mixture fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat the dry ingredients into the butter until well incorporated, scrape the bowl at least once. Add the wet to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in the crushed Oreos at the very end and mix until just combined. Divide the mixture evenly into the cake pans. Bake at 340 for about 25-30 minutes or until the centers are springy to the touch.
5. Beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar and cream and mix. Reserve about a cup of the buttercream for the white dollops. Which will be piped with an 869 tip.
6. Mix in the crushed Oreos into the large batch of buttercream. Melt chocolate and cream together on low heat. Whisk together and set aside. You might need to add more or less cream to achieve the desired consistency.
7. Oreo buttercream goes between each layer, you can pipe it on or apply with a spatula.
8. Swirl chocolate between each layer. Don’t go overboard with the ganache as it will overpower the other flavors.
9. Coat outside of the Oreo cake with buttercream and smooth.
10. Add a skirt of crushed Oreos at the bottom of the cake.
11. Pour the ganache on top and allow to drip. Smooth top with an offset spatula.
12. Finally pipe white buttercream dollops on top with an 869 tip.
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If you’ve made this Oreo cake recipe then don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!
Oreo Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 237g
- 1 cup granulated sugar 228g
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter 176g, room temp
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5mL
- 1/2 cup sour cream 133g, room temp
- 1/2 cup whole milk 113g, room temp
- 1 cup chopped Oreos 120g
For the Buttercream:
- 1 1/2 cup butter 340g, room temp
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar 600g
- 1 1/3 cups crushed Oreos 165g
- 1/4 cup heavy cream 60g
- pinch salt kosher
For the Ganache:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 200g
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream 110g, heated
Instructions
For the Cake
- Butter and flour three six inch pans. I use cake strips on my pans for more even baking as well. Preheat oven to 340F
- In a standing mixture fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter until light and fluffy.
- Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Beat the dry ingredients into the butter until well incorporated, scrape the bowl at least once.
- Beat the wet ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Add the wet to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in the crushed Oreos at the very end and mix until just combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly into the cake pans
- Bake at 340 for about 25-30 minutes or until the centers are springy to the touch.
For the Buttercream
- Beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar and cream and mix.
- Reserve about a cup of the buttercream for the white dollops. Which will be piped with an 869 tip.
- Mix in the crushed Oreos into the large batch of buttercream.
For the Ganache
- Melt chocolate and cream together on low heat. Whisk together and set aside. You might need to add more or less cream to achieve the desired consistency.
For the Assembly
- Oreo buttercream goes between each layer as well as a swirl of chocolate. Don't go overboard with the ganache as it will overpower the other flavors.
- Coat outside with buttercream and smooth.
- Add a skirt of crushed Oreos at the bottom of the cake.
- Pour the ganache on top and allow to drip. Smooth top with an offset spatula.
- Pipe white buttercream dollops on top with an 869 tip
Video
Notes
Baking Tips
- You can make the cake layers in advance, wrap them up and store at room temperature for a day or in the fridge for three days.
- To get FLAT layers that are moist inside and out try using cake strips! You can buy a set online or make your own from foil and paper towels at home. I made a whole blog post on it so check it out if you’re interested!
- Before you add the ganache for the drip test the consistency on a plate you're holding perpendicular to the floor. If the ganache is too thick add a tablespoon of cream and you might need to heat the mixture as well.
- Try not to chop the Oreos too finely. You want some crunch in the cake after baking.
- Fold the cookie bits in last and try to evenly distribute them.
- Use a kitchen scale to make sure each pan has an equal amount of batter in it. If you don't have one try using a toothpick in the center to measure the height of the batter, like an oil gauge!
Nutrition
This cake looks sooo delicious ! I want to try it for a birthday but I was wondering if you use 6 in pans that are 2 or 3 inches tall?
Thank you!!
Kat,
I used three 6-inch cake pans for this recipe! I think the pans are around 2-inchs tall! Hope that helps!
John
Can I bake it in two 8 inch pans? What would the time difference be?
Jasim,
I would double the recipe! If you have extra batter, make cupcakes! Bake for about 35-40 min! This cake is so yummy!
John
I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing! ?
Maria Jose,
You’re welcome! I can’t to hear what you think!
John
We tried this for my daughters birthday in February and it was amazing!! My husband loved it so much (and he is not a cake lover at all), that he suggested we make it for my sons birthday as well! Great recipe!!
Thanks so much! I’m so glad it was a hit!!!
Hi….I want to try this …wondering how much you have to “beat the wet ingredients” – with a mixer or by hand- before adding to the butter mixture…..
Hi Janet,
This is easiest with room temperature/slightly warm ingredients. I usually beat by hand for a minute and it’s fine. you might get little specks of butter but don’t worry about them.
Thank you!
Can I do this as 8×8 square? Will I need to double the cake recipe? I want to make for my sons birthday
Rebecca,
If the cake you’re baking is 1 layer, the recipe should be fine! But no one will complain if you double it!
Hope you enjoy!
John
Can we cover it with fondant after the cake has bee. Covered in the buttercream frosting..
Dusman,
Probably! The cake should be thick enough! Hope you enjoy it!
John
Is this cake really 177 Cal per slice? Too good to be true.
Lourdes,
I’m sorry for the mix up! A piece is around 320 calories for this cake!!
John
I have two questions for u before I make the cake. I have 3 x 9 niche cake pans. How many time should I times the recipe for that size cake? And how long should I bake it for?
Niche should be inch
Kiva,
Double or triple the recipe! If you have extra, make some cupcakes! Bake for about 30 min or until the centers are set and springy! Don’t forget to use baking strips! Enjoy the cake!
John
Do you use 2 inch or 3 inch deep cake pans? Cake is beautiful, am going to attempt it for a dinner party 🙂
SLC,
I use 2-inch deep cake pans! This cake is so delicious! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
John
Hi there! I absolutely love love love cookies and cream! Cannot wait to make this cake this weekend. I just want to verify the temperature of the oven is 340? Not 350?
🙂
Dawn,
Bake at 340 degrees F! This cake is so yummy, I hope you love it!
John
Hi I’d love to try and make this cake for my daughter’s birthday. However I need to feed more people and I only have 8″ tins. Would you have the recipe to make this cake bigger at all please, as I assume the more mixture you have this will adjust the cooking times. Thank you!
Claire,
I would triple this recipe! Bake until the centers are springy to the touch!
John
Hi there,
Can I use unbleached cake flour instead of all-purpose? What type of sugar is it granulated, caster or confectioners’ icing? Can I substitute sour cream with plain yoghurt? What is the recipe quantity if i want to bake in two 9-inch cake?
Sorry for the many questions. I plan to make this for my little girl’s birthday in 2 weeks’ time. Thank you.
Carol
Carol,
You can use unbleached cake flour, granulated sugar and plain yogurt for this cake! You won’t have to change the recipe quantity for 9-inch pans!
John
I am thinking about using whipped cream frosting instead of the buttercream. Would whipped cream pair well with this cake, or no?
I love whipped cream everything but might be a bit light for the cake. maybe try a mascarpone buttercream?
Hi is there another cream I can substitute instead of heavy cream?
Hanna,
Whole milk can be used as a substitute for this cake! Enjoy!
John