Description
Indulge in a slice of Red Velvet Oreo Cake, a showstopper that marries the classic richness of red velvet with the delightful crunch of Oreos. Each vibrant red layer is enveloped in creamy cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for celebrations or as a special treat. This easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and lightly dust with flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; blend until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar then stir in crushed Oreos.
- Once cooled, frost between layers and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg