Red Velvet Oreo Cake Recipe

This Red Velvet Oreo Cake brings together the classic charm of red velvet with the beloved crunch of Oreo cookies. You’ll create a stunning three-layer cake that’s perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to impress your guests. The combination of moist red velvet cake layers and creamy Oreo buttercream frosting creates an unforgettable dessert experience.

Why This Red Velvet Oreo Cake Recipe Works

This recipe succeeds because it uses the perfect ratio of wet to dry ingredients, creating incredibly moist cake layers. The buttermilk and sour cream combination provides tangy flavor while keeping the texture tender.

The Oreo cream cheese frosting strikes the right balance between sweet and tangy. Adding Oreo crumbs directly into the frosting creates flavor throughout, while chopped cookies between layers add textural contrast.

What You’ll Need for Red Velvet Oreo Cake

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cake:

• 1 cup vegetable or canola oil (225g)
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature (240g)
• 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature (125g)
• 3 large eggs, room temperature (170g)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (8g)
• 1 tsp white vinegar (4g)
• Red gel food coloring or 1 Tbsp liquid food coloring
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar (500g)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (12g)
• 1 tsp baking soda (6g)
• 1 tsp baking powder (4g)
• 1 tsp fine salt (6g)
• 1 cup chopped Oreos (90g)

For the Oreo Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (339g)
• 1 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (226g)
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (12g)
• 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
• 7 cups powdered sugar (875g)
• 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature (15g)
• 1/2 cup Oreo cookie crumbs, pulverized (45g)
• 3/4 cup Oreos, roughly chopped (68g)
• Mini Oreos for decoration

Tools

• Electric mixer with paddle attachment
• 3 8-inch round cake pans
• Small piping bag
• Small French frosting tip
• Wire cooling racks
• Bench scraper
• Serrated knife for leveling

How to Make Red Velvet Oreo Cake

Serving and Storage Tips for Red Velvet Oreo Cake

Serving Tips

Serve this Red Velvet Oreo Cake at room temperature for the best flavor and texture. Cut clean slices by wiping your knife between cuts. This cake pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week. If refrigerated, let it come to room temperature before serving for optimal taste. For more red velvet cake recipes, explore different variations.

Mistakes to Avoid while making Red Velvet Oreo Cake

Don’t skip the room temperature requirement for ingredients. Cold eggs and dairy won’t incorporate properly, leading to lumpy batter and dense cake layers.

Avoid overmixing once you add the flour. This develops gluten and creates tough, chewy cake instead of tender layers. Mix just until ingredients are combined.

Never add Oreo crumbs to warm frosting or overmix them. This turns your beautiful white frosting an unappetizing gray color that’s hard to fix.

Suggestions for Red Velvet Oreo Cake

Try different Oreo flavors like Golden Oreos or Birthday Cake Oreos for unique variations. You can also add cream cheese frosting between layers for extra richness.

Consider making cupcakes instead of a full cake using the same batter – bake for 18-20 minutes. For more dessert inspiration, check out this keto cloud cake recipe or try the red velvet cheesecake recipe.

For dinner party menus, pair this dessert with savory dishes like our ultimate chicken casserole for a complete meal experience.

Conclusion

This Red Velvet Oreo Cake combines two beloved desserts into one show-stopping creation. With its moist red velvet layers, creamy Oreo frosting, and crunchy cookie pieces, it’s sure to become your go-to celebration cake.

The recipe serves 24 people and takes just 48 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for parties and special occasions. Follow the tips and avoid common mistakes for bakery-quality results every time.

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• Author: Jennie Graham
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 24 servings 1x

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Description

A stunning three-layer red velvet cake with Oreo cream cheese frosting and crunchy cookie pieces throughout. Perfect for celebrations and special occasions.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup vegetable or canola oil (225g)
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature (240g)
• 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature (125g)
• 3 large eggs, room temperature (170g)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (8g)
• 1 tsp white vinegar (4g)
• Red gel food coloring or 1 Tbsp liquid food coloring
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar (500g)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (12g)
• 1 tsp baking soda (6g)
• 1 tsp baking powder (4g)
• 1 tsp fine salt (6g)
• 1 cup chopped Oreos (90g)
• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (339g)
• 1 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (226g)
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (12g)
• 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
• 7 cups powdered sugar (875g)
• 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature (15g)
• 1/2 cup Oreo cookie crumbs, pulverized (45g)
• 3/4 cup Oreos, roughly chopped (68g)
• Mini Oreos for decoration

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line and grease 3 8-inch pans. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red gel food coloring until combined and evenly colored.
3. Add granulated sugar and whisk for 30 seconds to help dissolve the sugar.
4. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until just combined. Fold in chopped Oreos.
5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 27-30 minutes.
6. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then flip onto wire racks to finish cooling.
7. Level cake tops with serrated knife once cooled. Crumble tops with fork and set aside.
8. Beat butter and cream cheese for 30 seconds until smooth using paddle attachment.
9. Add vanilla and salt. Beat on low until combined.
10. Slowly mix in powdered sugar on low speed. Add heavy cream halfway through mixing.
11. Mix in Oreo crumbs on low speed until evenly distributed. Don’t overmix.
12. Stack and frost cake layers, adding chopped Oreos between each layer.
13. Apply thin crumb coat, chill until firm, then add final frosting layer.
14. Press reserved crumbs and chopped Oreos around cake base.
15. Pipe border with remaining frosting and top with mini Oreos.

Notes

• Room temperature ingredients blend more easily, creating smoother batter and frosting
• Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for more vibrant color without thinning the batter
• Don’t overmix the Oreo crumbs into frosting to prevent it from turning gray
• Chill the crumb coat before final frosting for cleaner, professional-looking results
• Wrap and freeze cake layers if making ahead – they’ll actually be easier to handle when frozen

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice

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