Description
A rich and indulgent gluten-free Oreo cake layered with creamy frosting and packed with chocolatey cookie flavor. Perfect for celebrations or whenever you want a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
- 15 gluten-free Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 10 gluten-free Oreo cookies (for frosting and topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly pour in hot coffee or water and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in crushed gluten-free Oreo cookies.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- To make frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Crush Oreo cookies and fold some into the frosting.
- Frost one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate with additional crushed or whole Oreo cookies.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients, especially cookies, are certified gluten-free.
- Use dairy-free substitutes to make the recipe fully dairy-free.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
