Description
Indulge in this stunning three-layer Oreo cake that pairs a tender, cookie-flecked sponge with velvety buttercream and a luscious chocolate ganache. This farmhouse-inspired recipe celebrates the classic cookies-and-cream flavor profile with wholesome ingredients and a beautiful, rustic finish.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Kosher salt
- Unsalted butter, room temperature
- Egg whites
- Sour cream
- Whole milk
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped Oreo cookies
- Confectioners’ sugar
- Heavy cream
- Semisweet chocolate chips or chopped bar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 6-inch cake pans, ideally using cake strips for even baking.
- Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt into a large bowl to ensure a light and airy texture.
- In a stand mixer, cream the room temperature butter until light and fluffy, then mix in the dry ingredients on low speed until the texture resembles coarse sand.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour-butter mixture, beat for one minute until pale and fluffy, then gently fold in the chopped Oreos.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean, then cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting by beating butter, confectioners’ sugar, and heavy cream; fold crushed Oreos into most of the frosting while reserving a portion of plain white frosting.
- Assemble the cake by layering the sponges with Oreo buttercream and chocolate ganache, then finish with a ganache drip and dollops of the reserved white frosting.
Notes
To achieve the cleanest slices, chill the cake for at least 30 minutes after frosting so the ganache and buttercream can set firmly. If you find your buttercream is too soft, add extra confectioners’ sugar one tablespoon at a time, or briefly refrigerate the mixing bowl to help it hold its shape for piping.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American