Decadent Chocolate Oreo Layer Cake
Indulge in this rich and luxurious Decadent Chocolate Oreo Layer Cake, a perfect dessert for celebrations or a sweet treat. This cake features layers of moist devil's food cake, creamy and tangy cheesecake filling, and is finished with a luscious chocolate glaze. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor with the classic taste of Oreo cookies. Impress your guests and family with this show-stopping dessert that combines simplicity with elegance.
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
devil's food cake mix
1 (18 ounce) package (Prepare as per package instructions)
oil
1/4 cup (for baking the cake)
eggs
2 (for baking the cake)
baker's semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
4 (to be melted for glaze)
butter
1/4 cup (cut into pieces, to be melted for glaze)
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 (8 ounce) package (softened for filling)
sugar
1/2 cup (for the filling)
Cool Whip Topping
2 cups (thawed for filling)
Oreo cookies
12 (coarsely crushed for filling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them or lining them with parchment paper, then bake the devil's food cake mix according to the package directions. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
2
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the baker's semi-sweet chocolate squares and cut butter. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes or until the butter has melted. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted, and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and well combined. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip topping and coarsely crushed Oreo cookies until the mixture is uniform.
4
Once the cake layers have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate, top-side down. Spread the cream cheese and Oreo mixture evenly over the cake layer. Carefully place the second cake layer on top, ensuring the top side is facing up.
5
Pour the cooled chocolate glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides as desired. Let the cake set for at least 30 minutes before serving. For optimal taste and texture, store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the flavor profile of the Decadent Chocolate Oreo Layer Cake?
This cake features rich devil's food cake layers, a tangy and creamy cheesecake filling with crushed Oreos, and a smooth semi-sweet chocolate glaze.
What type of cake mix is required for this recipe?
You will need one 18-ounce package of devil's food cake mix.
At what temperature should I preheat my oven?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What size cake pans are used for this recipe?
This recipe requires two 9-inch round cake pans.
How should the cake pans be prepared before baking?
The pans should be greased or lined with parchment paper to ensure the cake does not stick.
How long should the cakes cool in the pans after baking?
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks.
How is the chocolate glaze made?
The glaze is made by melting semi-sweet chocolate squares and butter in the microwave for about 2 minutes and stirring until smooth.
What type of chocolate is used for the glaze?
The recipe calls for 4 squares of baker's semi-sweet chocolate.
How much butter is needed for the glaze?
You will need 1/4 cup of butter, cut into pieces, for the glaze.
How long should the chocolate mixture cool before being used?
Let the melted chocolate and butter mixture cool for approximately 5 minutes.
What ingredients are in the cake filling?
The filling consists of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, sugar, thawed Cool Whip, and crushed Oreo cookies.
What brand of cream cheese is recommended?
The recipe specifies using Philadelphia Cream Cheese for the filling.
How much cream cheese is required?
One 8-ounce package of softened cream cheese is needed.
Should the Cool Whip be frozen or thawed?
The Cool Whip topping should be thawed before it is folded into the filling.
How much Cool Whip is used in the filling?
The recipe uses 2 cups of thawed Cool Whip.
How many Oreo cookies are needed for the filling?
You will need 12 Oreo cookies for the cake filling.
How should the Oreo cookies be prepared?
The Oreo cookies should be coarsely crushed rather than finely ground.
How do you mix the filling ingredients?
Beat the cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth, then fold in the Cool Whip and crushed Oreos.
How is the first cake layer positioned during assembly?
Place the first cake layer on a serving plate with the top-side facing down.
How is the second cake layer positioned during assembly?
The second cake layer should be placed on top of the filling with the top-side facing up.
Where do I apply the chocolate glaze?
Pour the cooled chocolate glaze over the top of the assembled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
How long does the cake need to set before serving?
Let the cake set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
How should I store leftovers of this cake?
Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain the best taste and texture.
How many eggs are required for the cake mix?
The recipe requires 2 eggs for the cake preparation.
How much oil is used in the cake batter?
The cake batter requires 1/4 cup of oil.
How much sugar is added to the filling?
The filling requires 1/2 cup of sugar.
Is this cake suitable for special occasions?
Yes, it is described as a show-stopping dessert perfect for celebrations and parties.
Can the glaze be made on the stove?
While the instructions specify a microwave, you can melt chocolate and butter on a stovetop using a double boiler.
What is the texture of the filling?
The filling is creamy and tangy with a slight crunch from the coarsely crushed Oreo cookies.
Does this cake require any baking after assembly?
No, once the cake layers are baked and cooled, the assembly process is entirely no-bake.