Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup cocoa powder
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 ½ cups crushed Oreos (plus extra for decoration)
– 4 cups heavy whipping cream
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the frosting)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Electric mixer
– 9-inch round cake pans
– Parchment paper
– Offset spatula
– Cooling rack
– Cake stand or serving platter
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive right into the making of this masterpiece! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and grease and line your cake pans with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, I love to combine my dry ingredients: the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well blended. The smell of cocoa wafting through the air at this stage is simply divine! Next, it’s time to add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. I typically beat the mixture until it’s smooth, and then slowly pour in the boiling water—now you’ll notice it becomes a bit thin, but trust the process! This step keeps the cake moist and scrumptious. Once combined, fold in the crushed Oreos. (See the next page below to continue steps…)