Description
Prepare to fall in love with the delectable charm of our Red Velvet Oreo Cake—a perfect blend of rich red velvet and the classic crunch of Oreos. This dessert is not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes, making it a perfect addition to any celebration. Get ready to wow your guests with a cake that’s as delicious as it is stunning!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Red Velvet Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Oreo Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed)
- 15 Oreo cookies, crushed
- For Garnish:
- Whole and crushed Oreo cookies
- Red velvet crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Make the Cake Batter: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting: In a mixer, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Fold in crushed Oreos.
- Assemble the Cake: Level cooled cakes if needed, spread frosting on the first layer, add the second layer, and frost the entire cake.
- Garnish: Decorate with whole and crushed Oreos and sprinkle with red velvet crumbs.
Notes
- Equipment Needed: Oven, two 9-inch round cake pans, mixing bowls, electric mixer.
- Food Coloring: Gel food coloring is recommended for more vibrant color.
- Frosting Options: Swap Oreo frosting with cream cheese frosting for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg