Create a crowd-pleasing dessert with this rich chocolate cake, frosted with a creamy Oreo-infused topping that's both visually impressive and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients for Cake:
- Your favorite chocolate cake recipe, prepared in either three 6-inch or two 8-inch round cake pans
For the Oreo Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Cream cheese, softened for easy mixing
- Butter, also at room temperature for a smooth consistency
- Vanilla extract for classic flavoring
- A hint of almond extract for a touch of nuttiness
- Salt to balance the sweetness
- Powdered sugar for the structure of the frosting
- Finely crumbled Oreos for that signature cookies and cream taste
- Whole Oreos for garnish and extra crunch
Frosting Instructions:
- Whip the cream cheese, butter, extracts, and salt on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Reduce speed to low and gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time to prevent dusting, then increase the speed to medium-high and whip until the frosting is fully blended and airy.
- Gently fold in the cup of crushed Oreos until they're just incorporated into the frosting.
Assembly:
- Ensure your chocolate cake rounds are completely cooled to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Apply a generous layer of the Oreo cream cheese frosting between each cake layer as you stack them.
- Frost the outside of the cake, smoothing it around the sides and top.
- Decorate with whole or halved Oreos by pressing them into the frosting around the base or on top, depending on your desired aesthetic.
