Description
Red Velvet Oreo Cake is a show-stopping dessert that beautifully marries the rich flavors of classic red velvet with the delightful crunch of Oreo cookies. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with crushed Oreos, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself on a Tuesday. With its vibrant color and moist texture, each slice promises to bring joy and satisfaction.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two nine-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar and vegetable oil until glossy. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
- Stir in red food coloring until combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Frost cooled cakes between layers and on top; sprinkle with crushed Oreos.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg