The Ultimate Chocolate Oreo Cake: A Bakery-Quality Indulgence at Home

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour (or cocoa dust) two 8-inch round cake pans, or line bottoms with parchment paper.
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   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed with an electric mixer or by hand until just combined.
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   Carefully pour in the hot coffee. Stir until just combined; the batter will be thin. Do not overmix.
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   Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
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   Let cakes cool in pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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   For the frosting: Finely crush 15-20 Oreo cookies in a food processor. Coarsely chop remaining 10-15 Oreos for layering and garnish.
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   In a large bowl, beat softened butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
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    Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
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    Add heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
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    Fold in the finely crushed Oreo crumbs until evenly distributed.
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    To assemble: Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with about 1 cup of Oreo frosting. Sprinkle with half of the coarsely chopped Oreos.
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    Place the second cake layer on top. Repeat with frosting and the remaining chopped Oreos.
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    Place the third cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
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    Garnish with any extra chopped Oreos or whole Oreos as desired. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts. Serve at room temperature.