Description
Oreo Chocolate Drip Cake
Ingredients:
For the cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the frosting:
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
10 crushed Oreo cookies
For the chocolate ganache:
1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
For decoration:
Whole Oreo cookies
Chocolate shavings
Whipped cream
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, followed by hot water. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream. Fold in crushed Oreos. Frost the cake layers and smooth the outside. For the ganache, heat heavy cream, pour over chopped chocolate, and mix until smooth. Drizzle over the cake. Decorate with whole Oreos, chocolate shavings, and whipped cream. Refrigerate before serving.