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Black Velvet Cake with Oreo Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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This rich and indulgent Black Velvet Cake features layers of moist black cocoa cake infused with espresso and coffee for depth, layered with a creamy Oreo frosting packed with crushed cookies. Perfect for celebrations, this cake combines the deep flavor of black cocoa with the smooth tang of cream cheese frosting and crunchy Oreo bits for texture and sweetness.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 2/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter (melted)
  • 2 1/4 cups Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 Egg Yolks (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream (room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cup Black Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tsp Espresso Powder
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk (room temperature)
  • 1 1/3 cup Coffee (hot)

Oreo Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cup Butter (room temperature)
  • 16 oz Cream cheese (cold)
  • 7 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • pinch Salt
  • 8 Oreo cookies (crushed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake layers.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Then add eggs and egg yolks, whisking until smooth and fully incorporated.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set aside.
  4. Incorporate Dry and Wet Mixtures: Add half of the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk until combined. Next, add sour cream and milk, mixing just until incorporated. Then add the remaining dry ingredients and mix gently until fully combined.
  5. Add Coffee: Pour the hot coffee over the batter and mix just until the batter is evenly blended. This step enhances the deep cocoa flavor and moisture.
  6. Prepare Pans and Bake: Spray three 8-inch cake pans with nonstick baking spray and line bottoms with parchment paper. Evenly divide batter into the pans. Bake for 30-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to wire racks. Wrap each cake layer in plastic wrap and let cool completely to retain moisture.
  7. Make Oreo Frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add cold cream cheese and beat for 1 minute until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar in 1 to 2 cup increments, mixing fully after each addition. Once all sugar is incorporated, add vanilla extract and crushed Oreos. Beat for another 1-2 minutes until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
  8. Assemble Cake Layers: Place one cooled cake layer on a cake stand; if needed, level the top. Spread an even layer of Oreo frosting over the cake. Repeat with the next two layers, frosting between each. Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting around the entire cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
  9. Add Final Frosting and Garnish: Remove chilled cake from refrigerator and apply a final thick layer of frosting all over. Garnish the top and sides with additional crushed and whole Oreos as desired.
  10. Optional Piping Decoration: For a decorative touch, fill a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip (e.g., Wilton 1A) with leftover frosting. Pipe small frosting domes evenly around the cake’s top edge for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Room temperature eggs, sour cream, milk, and butter ensure a smooth, even batter and frosting.
  • Wrapping cake layers while warm traps steam and keeps the cake moist.
  • Use freshly brewed hot coffee to intensify the chocolate flavor without adding bitterness.
  • Crushed Oreos add texture and bursts of flavor in the frosting; adjust quantity to taste.
  • For best results, allow the cake to chill after assembling before serving to let the frosting set.

Keywords: black velvet cake, Oreo frosting, chocolate cake, black cocoa, espresso powder, cream cheese frosting, layered cake, dessert

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