Description
Heavenly Thanksgiving Oreo Cake brings festive cheer to holiday dessert tables with its rich chocolate layers and creamy frosting. Guests will savor each indulgent bite of this crowd-pleasing dessert that combines classic cookie crunch with seasonal warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 package oreo cookies, crushed
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the chocolate cake mix package and prepare two round cake pans with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- Mix the cake batter precisely according to package directions, ensuring smooth and even consistency.
- Bake the cake layers for the recommended time, then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Create the Oreo frosting by whipping softened butter until creamy and gradually incorporating powdered sugar for a silky texture.
- Blend in heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- Gently fold crushed Oreo cookies into the frosting, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, place the first layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of Oreo frosting.
- Carefully position the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Decorate the exterior by sprinkling additional crushed Oreo cookies around the top and sides for a festive Thanksgiving presentation.
Notes
- Toast crushed Oreos lightly in a dry pan for enhanced nutty flavor and extra crunch before mixing into frosting.
- Consider using chocolate cake mix with dark chocolate undertones to complement the Oreo’s rich flavor profile.
- Chill cake layers for 30 minutes before frosting to prevent crumbling and create cleaner, more professional-looking cake edges.
- Swap regular Oreos with seasonal or limited-edition flavors like pumpkin spice or apple pie for a unique Thanksgiving twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg