This Oreo cake recipe is filled with Oreo buttercream. A family favorite, this chocolate sandwich cake is not the British sponge cake version. This version is fudgy and dense and sandwiched with a cream filling similar to what is in an Oreo cookie!
If you love double stuffed Oreo's you will love this brownie-like Oreo cake.
Luckily for frosting lovers, this makes a lot of frosting. Or filling. Or whatever you want to call it!
Oreos and I go way back. My mom used to buy a package and attempt to hide them but my brother always found them.
Needless to say, these chocolate wafers loaded with cream disappeared fast.
I loved dunking them in milk and always ate them whole.
No breaking them apart and licking out the middle for me!
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FYI's
Oreos came out in 1912 as an alternative to Hydrox cookies. I remember those, too! In 1912 Oreos were sold for 25 cents a pound!
Somehow the history seems to be lost on this, though one fun explanation is that the "re" in cream is sandwiched between the two "o's" in chocolate. Who knows?
How I Found This Recipe For Oreo Cake
I found this recipe for Oreo cake on the back of a Williams Sonoma box that contained two cake pans embossed with the Oreo cookie stamp.
My parents gifted me these awhile back. As a fond lover of Oreo cookies, they thought these cute pans would appeal to me.
They were not wrong. However, try as I might, I could never get the cakes to come out of the pan.
With all the crevices in the pan, I couldn't get the grease into them to sufficiently release the cake after it was baked.
After trying this several times and loving the recipe, I did what any red blooded American would do.
I put the cake pans in my box for Goodwill and placed the box in the driveway.
I strongly apologize if you were the one to purchase these pans and tried to make a cake in them.
I did do one thing right. I kept the recipe and the recipe was worth the price of the pans.
But then I didn't buy the pan, so I'm not sure how much the recipe is really worth.
However I can assure you that I have made this cake countless times and it has made a lot of people happy.
Why I Love This Oreo Cookie Cake
Ever feel like you want to be a kid again? This chocolate Oreo cake appeals to the kid in me.
It may appeal to the kid in you AND the kids. It sure did mine.
After all it is hard to resist a fudgey, brownie like cake, with a huge center of creamy, buttery, vanilla filling that resembles the creamy filling of an Oreo.
This cake satisfies chocolate lovers, cookie lovers, cake lovers and those who have a strong affinity to frosting; even if it is really filling, because it is in the middle.
It is a cake that works both sides of the aisle, which is a skill that would be quite useful to many in today's world.
Tips To Make Oreo Cake
For starters this is an easy cake to make.
The batter comes together fast and no mixer required.
The filling/frosting can easily be made with a hand mixer.
Note how the batter is similar to a brownie.
Lots of chocolate and sugar. And when you bake it remove from the oven when the top of the cake is shiny. Just like a brownie.
Want your cake to look like an Oreo? In that case I would recommend a Dutch process cocoa to achieve that dark black look of the cookie.
However, any cocoa works!
The creamy frosting is easily made and can be kept covered tightly until you are ready to frost the cake.
Just make sure it is creamy. Don't worry about adding a little more milk if you live in a dry area.
When ready to assemble the cake I filled it and then sprinkled the crushed Oreos on top of the filling before adding the second layer.
Do you need to do this? You do not, because as you can see Oreos are not required to make this Oreo cookie cake.
However making this easy Oreo cake with Oreos on top is a great excuse for leftover Oreos in your pantry!
And who doesn't love Oreos in the pantry.
More Ideas for Oreo Cake
Oreo cake makes a great birthday cake.
With all the different flavors of Oreos on the market, it's easy to come up with your own version.
Here's looking at you birthday cake Oreos.
And by chance if you don't feel like whipping up the creamy vanilla filling, just fill this recipe for Oreo cake with ice cream.
You choose the flavor!
It seems the world could use a little happy.
So it goes without saying, (even though I'm saying it) that a happy chocolate sandwich cake that resembles a giant Oreo would make anyone smile.
Hey! It's worth a try.
I'd love to hear if you make this recipe!
Please share a review or rate the recipe,
and be sure to tag me on social!
Recipe
Oreo Cake Recipe
- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Total Time: 60 Minutes
- Yield: 10 - 12 Servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Description
This chocolate fudge-like brownie cake filled with an Oreo creamy center is so good. Perfect for Oreo lovers!
Ingredients
Cake:
½ c cocoa plus more for dusting cake pans
7 oz bittersweet chocolate/ chopped
14 T unsalted butter, at cut into cubes and at room temperature
1 c flour
1 t baking powder
¾ t salt
1 ¾ c sugar
4 eggs
1 ¾ t vanilla
Filling:
4 ½ c powdered sugar
12 T or 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter
3 ½ T milk, plus more if needed
1 ½ t vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Smashed Oreos (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Grease 2 9" pans with cooking spray or butter, and dust well with cocoa. Tap out the excess.
Place chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat until melted. I usually do this on power 7 for 1:20 and then stir and do it again as needed. Make sure you use a whisk to incorporate the butter into the chocolate. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Whisk flour, ½ c cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until combined.
In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs and vanilla together until well combined. Add the chocolate mixture and whisk well. Now stir in the flour mixture and stir until combined.
Divide the batter into the two prepared pans. Gently tap the pans on the counter to release any air bubbles. Bake for 35 minutes or until the tops of the cakes are shiny and glossy and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a few crumbs attached. Do not over bake.
Let cakes cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a cutting board.
Buttercream Filling:
In a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater or using a hand held mixer, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, 3 ½ T milk, vanilla and salt. Beat on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. (You may want to cover the bowl with a towel so you don't have white dust everywhere.)
Stop the mixer and scrape sides of bowl. Increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy-about 3 minutes. If the frosting is dry, add more milk, but it should end up creamy and holding soft peaks. At this point, you could stir in a lot of smashed Oreos, or not.
Place one layer on a large serving plate and pile that filling on. Top with the second layer. You could dust this with powdered sugar or cocoa or Oreos, but I'd just hurry up and eat the damn thing.
Notes
From the back of a Williams Sonoma box
Other Recipes with Oreos
No Churn Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream
ChgoJohn says
At least your pans made it to the Good Will. I've always been so angry that the pans end up in the trash bin, cake and all. This cake reminds me of the snack cakes we bought as children -- only yours lack the preservatives that will keep those store-bought cakes around long after we're gone. Your kids much have loved this! I know I would. 🙂
Sippity Sup says
I love your cake and am not too proud to admit that I've also had trouble with intricate cake pans. Even bundts! GREG
Juliana says
This cake looks fabulous Abbe, I am loving the idea of chocolate sandwich cake...what a beautiful dessert!
Have a great week 🙂
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Chocolate cake is always a winner in my book! This cake sounds terrific.
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Wow! I am always up for anything chocolate and this chocolate sandwich cake looks absoluelty delicious, Abbe. Pinning it! 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Anu! Easy and fudgey and so, so good. Puts a smile on my face!
DeniseL says
Butter! I'm almost scared to ask...how much butter goes into the cake part? Please and thank you 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder says
Jeez Denise-you saved my life! Glad someone noticed!Thanks for catching my error that is now fixed! A lot of butter makes a very happy cake!
Cheri Savory Spoon says
Your cake looks perfect to me Abbe, love all the chocolately goodness you have going on here, and who can resist a delicious vanilla filling. I went to a town meeting last night and was so surprised how divided everyone was, I told my husband I don't think I'll go again. We all need more chocolate cake right now.
Abbe Odenwalder says
I think you should run for president Cheri!
Karen Harris says
I think this cake is pretty! I certainly know that it tastes good too.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Karen!
Kitchen Riffs says
When I was a kid the frosting was my favorite part of the cake. And I still like it, a lot! Putting the frosting in the middle is brilliant -- you get the perfect mix of frosting (lots!) with cake. Fun recipe. BTW, those embossed cake pans really do sound like a pain! If I ever see them, I'll avert my eyes so I won't be tempted to buy them. 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder says
Knew we had a lot in common, John! They were very cute pans, but that's where it stopped. Just like the rabbits that are still poking their noses into my yard!
Tricia Buice says
This looks like a cream filled brownie! I think it looks wonderful and is absolutely pretty. This appeals to me too and the filling sounds wonderful. Have a lovely weekend Abbe.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Very kind Tricia! I guess all chocolate is pretty to me!
Pam says
That sounds like the cake pan from hell, Abbe! I've had pans like that too and passed them on. This great cake would make everyone happy here, esp our grandson! It looks and sounds delicious, a must try that I am printing. Wish I had a slice of it now. Thanks for the recipe!
Abbe Odenwalder says
It is delicious and what a great description! In that case I covered it with the frosting/filling and no one was the wiser!
La Table De Nana says
I just saw these pans for sale on Facebook..Too bad!
But how sweet of your parents..cute pedestal also..and I bet it is delicious!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Too funny. I hope someone has an easier time than I did! Very delicious!
Beth says
I think this recipe looks terrific - and I'm a big fan of "tastes good, don't care what it looks like!" I think I'd try it with ice cream in the middle for a huge ice cream sandwich. Yum!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Great idea Beth! And who doesn't love an ice cream sandwich?
All That I'm Eating says
You can never go wrong with a chocolate cake filled with cream! Delicious.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Glad we are on the same page! Thanks!
Angie Schneider says
This reminds me of a best brownie sandwiched cake I ever had a couple of years ago. A happy memory!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Happy memories are so worth it!
Liz Berg says
My family does not give a hoot how a dessert looks. They would LOVE this. Printing it off to make the next time Nick is home.
P.S. I love reading your posts 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Liz! Means a lot! Make sure to add in the butter. Forgot the first time! It is a great cake! And frosting/filling!