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Cookies and Cream Red Velvet Cake

Decadent Cookies and Cream Red Velvet Cake for Every Celebration

A delicious Cookies and Cream Red Velvet Cake perfect for any celebration, combining rich flavors and crunchy texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free baking flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder Adds rich chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the cake rise.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor profile.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk mixed with 1 tablespoon white vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Promotes lift and fluffiness.
  • 1½ cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Substitute with melted coconut oil for a twist.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring Gel food coloring works best for vibrancy.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Forms the creamy base.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Best when at room temperature.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
  • 1 cup Oreo Cookies Crushed for filling and decoration.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Beat together granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined and slightly pale.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and white vinegar.
  5. Add red food coloring and alternate mixing in the dry ingredients and buttermilk.
  6. Divide batter between cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Beat cream cheese and softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  9. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies into the frosting.
  10. Frost one layer of cooled cake, add the second layer, and frost the entire cake.
  11. Decorate with additional frosting swirls and crushed Oreo cookies, then chill for 30 minutes.
  12. Slice and serve with milk or coffee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for any celebration and can be personalized with different Oreo flavors.

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