If you love Oreo cookies and creamy frosting, this Cookies and Cream Layer Cake is the ultimate dessert.

This decadent cake features soft chocolate cake layers filled with cookies and cream frosting and crushed Oreo cookies. Each bite is rich, creamy, and packed with delicious cookie flavor.

It’s the perfect cake for birthdays, celebrations, parties, or any time you want an impressive dessert.

🍪 Why You’ll Love This Cake

Loaded with Oreo cookies
Rich and moist cake layers
Creamy cookies and cream frosting
Perfect for celebrations
Beautiful layered presentation
A dream dessert for Oreo lovers

Every bite is chocolatey and creamy.

🧁 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Chocolate Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee or hot water

For the Cookies & Cream Frosting

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 Oreo cookies, crushed

For Decoration

Whole Oreo cookies
Extra crushed Oreos
Chocolate drizzle (optional)

👩‍🍳 How to Make Cookies and Cream Layer Cake

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl whisk together:

Flour
Cocoa powder
Sugar
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.

Mix until smooth.

Slowly stir in hot coffee.

Step 4: Bake

Divide batter between pans.

Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool completely.

Step 5: Make the Frosting

Beat butter until smooth.

Add powdered sugar gradually.

Mix in heavy cream and vanilla.

Fold in crushed Oreo cookies.

Step 6: Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a plate.

Spread frosting on top.

Add second cake layer and frost the entire cake.

Step 7: Decorate

Top with crushed Oreos and whole Oreo cookies.

Add chocolate drizzle if desired.

🔥 Tips for the Best Oreo Cake

Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter.
Do not overmix the cake batter.
Chill the cake before slicing for clean layers.
Crush Oreos into medium crumbs for texture.

🍰 Easy Variations

Cookies and cream cheesecake cake
Oreo chocolate fudge cake
Vanilla cookies and cream cake
Oreo cupcake version

🥡 Storage Tips

Refrigerator:
Store up to 5 days.

Freezer:
Freeze cake layers up to 2 months.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use boxed cake mix?

Yes, but homemade cake tastes richer.

Can I use whipped cream frosting?

Yes, for a lighter texture.

How many Oreos should I use?

About 12–16 cookies for the frosting.

Can I make cupcakes instead?

Yes, bake cupcakes for 18–20 minutes.

💡 Pro Tip for Bakery Look

Press crushed Oreos around the sides of the cake for a professional bakery-style finish.

Final Thoughts

This Cookies and Cream Layer Cake is:

✔ Rich and chocolatey
✔ Loaded with Oreo cookies
✔ Perfect for celebrations
✔ Moist and creamy
✔ A cookies and cream dream

A show-stopping cake that Oreo lovers won’t be able to resist. 🍪🍫✨