🍪🎂 Cookies & Cream Chocolate Drip Cake 🎂🍪

A decadent layered cake filled with Oreo cookie flavor, topped with vanilla buttercream, chocolate ganache drip, and Oreo cookies. It’s a showstopper both visually and flavor-wise!

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📋 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake (3 layers):

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water (or brewed coffee for richer flavor)

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For the Oreo Buttercream Frosting:

• 1½ cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 12–15 crushed Oreo cookies (filling removed, optional)
• Pinch of salt

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For the Chocolate Ganache Drip:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream

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For Decoration:

• Whole Oreo cookies
• Mini chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
• Extra frosting for piping
• Crushed Oreo crumbs for base

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🧁 Instructions

1. Bake the Chocolate Cakes:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
4. Slowly mix in hot water until the batter is smooth (it will be thin).
5. Divide evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.

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2. Make the Oreo Buttercream:

1. Beat the butter on medium-high until creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
3. Add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
4. Fold in finely crushed Oreo cookies. (Sift crumbs if piping for smooth texture.)

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3. Make the Ganache Drip:

1. Heat heavy cream in the microwave until hot (not boiling).
2. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
3. Let cool slightly before using.

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4. Assemble the Cake:

1. Level your cakes if needed. Place the first layer on a cake board or stand.
2. Spread a layer of Oreo buttercream, repeat with remaining layers.
3. Frost the entire cake with a thin crumb coat, chill 15–30 mins, then apply a final smooth coat.

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5. Decorate:

1. Carefully drip ganache over the edges of the chilled cake using a spoon or squeeze bottle.
2. Pipe large rosettes or swirls of buttercream around the top edge.
3. Top each swirl with a whole Oreo cookie.
4. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or chunks and scatter Oreo crumbs around the base and top.

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⏱️ Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Baking Time: 30–35 minutes
• Decorating Time: 30–40 minutes
• Total Time: ~2 hours
• Servings: 12–16 slices

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📌 Tips

• Chill your cake before dripping ganache for clean drips.
• Use a cake turntable for easier frosting and decorating.
• Want extra indulgence? Add a layer of Oreo crumbs between cake layers!