A delicious Red Velvet Cake topped with Oreo cookies, white chocolate pieces, and whipped cream.
Ingredients:
For the Red Velvet Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
For the Decoration:
12-15 Oreo cookies, halved
2-3 ounces white chocolate, chopped into chunks
Red velvet cake crumbs (from the cake itself)
Instructions:
For the Red Velvet Cake:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, buttermilk, and red food coloring. Whisk until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth using an electric mixer.
Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy. Add heavy cream for a creamier consistency if desired.
Assembling the Cake:
Trim the Cakes: Once the cakes are completely cooled, use a serrated knife to level the top of each cake, if necessary.
Frost the Cake: Place the first layer of the cake on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with frosting.
Add Cake Crumbs: To decorate, crumble a portion of the red velvet cake and press the crumbs around the sides and top of the cake.
Decorate the Cake: Decorate the top of the cake with halved Oreo cookies, white chocolate chunks, and a few extra dollops of whipped cream or frosting.
Serve:
Slice and enjoy your beautiful and indulgent red velvet cake with Oreo decorations!
Tips:
If you want an extra decadent cake, drizzle some chocolate or caramel sauce over the frosting before serving.
You can store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy this rich and flavorful red velvet cake with a fun Oreo topping!