Oreo Cookie Cake Recipe
This rich and indulgent Oreo Cookie Cake combines a soft, buttery cookie base loaded with chunks of Oreo cookies and a smooth, fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat, it bakes up golden brown with a delightful crunch from the Oreos and is decorated elegantly with piped frosting and sprinkles or extra cookie pieces.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cookie Cake:
- 3/4 cup unsalted cultured butter, cool room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups chopped Oreos
Buttercream Frosting:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch cake pan or springform pan. If using a cake pan, line the bottom with two long strips of parchment paper arranged in an X shape, then place a parchment paper round on the bottom. For a springform pan, just line the bottom.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, scraping down the bowl between additions. Then add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Oreos: Add the flour, baking soda, and sea salt to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Then fold in the chopped Oreos gently.
- Bake the Cake: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared pan using an offset spatula. Bake for 22-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Remove Cake from Pan: If using a cake pan, carefully lift the cake out by grabbing the parchment paper strips, then peel off the parchment and place the cake on a serving plate.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cake cools, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Decorate the Cake: Fill a pastry bag fitted with a star tip with the frosting. Pipe decorative swirls or stars onto the top of the cake. Garnish with sprinkles or additional chopped Oreos and serve.
Notes
- For best results, measure flour by spooning into the measuring cup and leveling off with a knife to avoid overpacking, which can make the cake dense.
- Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature to create a light, fluffy dough and frosting.
- The parchment paper strips in an X pattern help with easy removal of the cake from the pan.
- Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
- You can customize the frosting by adding a little more cream if you prefer a thinner consistency for piping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/10th of cake)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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