How to Make a Homemade Oreo Cake: A Step-by-Step Guide

You just know it is bound to be a great treat when two of the most delicious desserts join together in one dish. Those soft and delectable Oreo cakes are just impossible to resist. This cookie and cream creation is officially one of my go to cake choices for birthdays, gatherings, and parties. Luckily with a little guidance and some really basic methods, anyone can whip up this impressive dessert.

With this comprehensive tutorial on how to prepare your Oreo vanilla cake from scratch. This includes everything from how to bake perfect cake layers, to making an Oreo cream filling and frosting. It is an easy process that consists of a few steps and ends up looking as though several weeks of baking efforts have been put into the making by an artisan bakery, performed at one’s own kitchen. 

Ingredients and Equipment Needed 

This mouthwatering Oreo cake made at home has its own recipe and a few tools to make the cake and the topping. 

For the Cake: 

•  2½ cups (330g) all-purpose flour  
•  14 Oreos, roughly chopped  
•  2 teaspoons baking powder  
•  ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter  
•  2 cups (400g) white granulated sugar  
•  ⅔ cup (130g) vegetable oil  
•  1½ cups (360g) milk  

For the Oreo Cream Frosting: 

• 1½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, room temperature  
• 2¾ cups (350g) powdered sugar   
• 14 Oreos, blended to fine crumbs   
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract  

Optional Decorative Elements: 

• 3 whole Oreos for layer filling  
• 10-13 Oreos for top decoration  
• 4 Oreos for side decoration  

Required Equipment: 

• Stand mixer with paddle attachment or electric hand mixer  
•  Two 9-inch cake pans  
•  Mixing bowls 
•  Measuring cups and spoons 

The temperature of the ingredients used in your batter will play a major role in the success of your cake. In that respect, it is important for both the butter and cream cheese to be at room temperature so that the desired consistency of the frosting is attained.

Preparing the Oreo Cake Layers 

Perfect cake layers make a homemade Oreo cake special, and it all comes down to mixing techniques and how you add ingredients. 

Start by getting your cake pans ready. You’ll need to butter and flour three 6-inch pans. Cake strips help bake the layers evenly if you have them. Set your oven to 340°F.

Here’s how to make perfect cake layers: 

1. Mixing the Base: Sift your dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Take a medium bowl and mix all wet ingredients well. 
2. Butter Incorporation: Beat the butter in your stand mixer with the paddle attachment until it becomes light and fluffy. Add the dry ingredients to your butter mixture bit by bit. Remember to scrape the bowl at least once so everything mixes evenly. 
3. Combining Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into your butter mixture and mix just enough to combine them. Don’t overmix here – it’s the biggest problem bakers face. 
4. Adding Oreos: Add your roughly chopped Oreos last and fold them in gently. Mix just enough to spread them around. This gives you tasty Oreo surprises in every bite and keeps your cake’s texture tender. 

Split your batter equally between your prepared pans. Let them bake at 340°F for about 25-30 minutes. The centers should spring back when you touch them lightly. You can make these cakes ahead of time. They’ll stay fresh at room temperature for a day or in your fridge for up to three days. 

Making the Oreo Cream Cheese Frosting 

The perfect Oreo cream cheese frosting needs precision and the right technique. Room temperature ingredients and specific mixing steps will give a flawless texture. 

The best results come from creaming softened butter and cream cheese together until they become smooth without lumps. Beat this mixture at high speed for three minutes to create a light, airy consistency. 

Here is everything in perfect frosting: 

• Beat the butter until light and fluffy (about 1 minute)  
• Add cream cheese and mix for 3 minutes at medium speed  
• Gradually incorporate powdered sugar while mixing on low speed  
• Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for depth of flavor  
• Fold in finely crushed Oreos until well distributed  

Important Tips: 

The texture of crushed Oreos is a vital part of successful piping. A food processor pulverizes the cookies into superfine pieces. This prevents clogs in piping tips and creates a smooth frosting application. 

The icing will remain fresh in the actual robot in the refrigerator for a maximum period of five days and in the real robot deep freezer for a maximum period of three months. Let it reach room temperature and remix it to achieve the perfect consistency. 

Assembling and Decorating the Cake 

A stunning layered dessert emerges when individual cake components come together. This six-inch, three-layer cake creates a delightful treat that serves six to eight people. Each layer brings unique textures and decorative elements to life. 

The process begins with the first cake layer placed on a sturdy cake board. A small amount of buttercream anchors it securely. The cake’s filling needs a buttercream dam piped around each layer’s edge to hold crushed Oreos in place. This clever technique stops the filling from leaking during assembly. 

The next step requires a crumb coat – a thin frosting layer that traps loose crumbs. The cake needs 20 minutes of refrigeration until firm. These decorative steps follow: 

• Spread Oreo buttercream smoothly across the cake’s surface 
• Add Oreo crumbs to the bottom half  
• Create chocolate ganache drips around the top 
• Use the remaining buttercream to pipe decorative swirls  
• Crown each swirl with a whole Oreo  

The cake should be properly chilled between decorating steps to achieve professional results. This crucial step prevents soft buttercream and helps maintain sharp, clean edges throughout the decoration. 

Conclusion 

You can make a delicious homemade Oreo cake with the right guidance, regardless of your baking experience. This recipe simplifies complex techniques into easy-to-follow steps. Quality ingredients and careful attention to decorative touches will help you create moist cake layers with rich cream cheese frosting. The classic Oreo elements make this cake taste just like one from a professional bakery. 

Creating this spectacular dessert gives you more than just a delicious treat. The process helps you become skilled at essential baking techniques. You can express your creativity through different decorative choices. The recipe’s consistent results will impress your guests at birthdays, celebrations, and family gatherings. 

Everyone will love this cake’s perfect balance of familiar Oreo flavors and its stunning presentation.