Description
This Ultimate Oreo Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate cake layers, creamy peanut butter frosting, and crunchy Oreo cookie toppings. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because, this indulgent cake is packed with chocolatey goodness, nutty flavors, and delightful cookie crunch.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Oreo Decoration:
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- Whole Oreo cookies for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Stir in boiling water carefully. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
Bake the Cakes:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreos over the frosting.
- Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate with whole Oreos and extra crushed cookies.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve this indulgent dessert to impress your guests!
Notes
- For extra moisture, brush the cake layers with simple syrup before frosting.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time.
- For best results, chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
