Ingredients:
Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 egg whites
- 2 cups chopped Oreos
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Oreo Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
Instructions:
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the sugar, vegetable shortening, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg whites one at a time, followed by the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped Oreos.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until creamy.
- Fold in the crushed Oreos.
Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on your serving dish and spread a generous layer of Oreo frosting on top.
- Top with the second cake layer and apply a thick layer of frosting to the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with additional Oreo pieces or cookie crumbs if desired.
Recipe Card
Cookies and Cream Cake with Oreo Frosting
Ingredients
*Cake:*
- – 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- – 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- – 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- – 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- – 1 cup sour cream
- – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- – 6 egg whites
- – 2 cups chopped Oreos
- – 2 teaspoons baking powder
- – 1/2 teaspoon salt
*Oreo Frosting:*
- – 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- – 8 oz cream cheese softened
- – 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
- – 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- – 1 cup crushed Oreos
Instructions
*Prepare the Cake:*
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the sugar, vegetable shortening, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg whites one at a time, followed by the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped Oreos.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
*Make the Frosting:*
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until creamy.
- Fold in the crushed Oreos.
*Assemble the Cake:*
- Place one cake layer on your serving dish and spread a generous layer of Oreo frosting on top.
- Top with the second cake layer and apply a thick layer of frosting to the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with additional Oreo pieces or cookie crumbs if desired.