Baking · serves 2

Oreo Cake

Crushed biscuits through the batter and the frosting. Children will not leave it alone.

60 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 250g plain flour
  • 200g sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 240ml milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 100ml sunflower oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 20 Oreo cookies, crushed
  • Frosting: 200g butter, 400g icing sugar, 3 tbsp milk, 8 Oreos crushed

Method

  1. Milk and vinegar, 5 minutes.
  2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Add soured milk, oil and vanilla.
  3. Fold in 12 crushed Oreos — fold, or they turn the batter grey.
  4. Two lined 20cm tins. 180°C for 30 minutes.
  5. Cool completely.
  6. Beat butter, icing sugar and milk until fluffy, then stir in the remaining crushed Oreos.
  7. Sandwich and cover. Whole Oreos round the top edge.

Questions people ask about Oreo Cake

How long does Oreo Cake take?

About 60 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What is the one thing to get right in Oreo Cake?

Fold in 12 crushed Oreos — fold, or they turn the batter grey.

What can I use instead of maida in Oreo Cake?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Oreo Cake ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Oreo Cake vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Oreo Cake?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Oreo Cake?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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