Description
A decadent dessert recipe for Red Velvet Oreo Dream Cake, combining rich red velvet cake with creamy Oreo frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 Tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 Oreo cookies (crushed into fine crumbs)
- 6–8 Oreo cookies (halved) for decoration
- Red velvet cake crumbs (from trimmed edges)
- Whipped cream swirls (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and vinegar.
- Mix in red food coloring.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely, then level cakes if needed (save scraps for crumbs).
- Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and crushed Oreos.
- Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread a thick layer of Oreo frosting on top.
- Add a handful of chopped Oreo pieces for crunch.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
- Press red velvet crumbs around the sides of the cake.
- Pipe swirls of frosting on top and garnish with halved Oreos.
- Sprinkle extra cake crumbs for a dramatic look.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a richer flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg