Red Velvet Oreo Cake
Red Velvet Oreo Cake is a show-stopping dessert that merges the beloved flavors of classic red velvet with crunchy Oreo cookies. Each slice reveals moist, velvety cake layers topped with rich cream cheese frosting and delightful cookie bits, making it an ideal treat for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. Indulge in this luscious cake that promises to bring joy to your gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 15 Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until blended. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently mix in crushed Oreos.
- Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider using mint or peanut butter Oreos instead of regular ones. You can also experiment with different frosting flavors like vanilla or chocolate.