Oreo Chocolate Cake with Silky Ganache

 Oreo Chocolate Cake with Silky Ganache 🎂

Ingredients:

For the Cake: 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour🍪
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder🍮
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs🍳
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup hot water😜
• Pinch of salt

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened🚣‍♂️
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream 🎂
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 Oreo cookies, crushed (for flavor and texture)🎴
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup (for drizzling)

For the Ganache:

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

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.🎂
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 ½ cups of sugar, ¾ cup cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
3. Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup of buttermilk, ½ cup of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.🍰
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring well until everything is mixed smoothly.🍨
5. Add hot water: Slowly add 1 cup of hot water to the batter. It will be thin, but that’s normal!
6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick—if it comes out clean, the cake is ready!😋
7. Cool the cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Ganache

1. Heat the cream: In a small saucepan, heat ½ cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
2. Add the chocolate chips: Pour the hot cream over 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl.
3. Mix the ganache: Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Set it aside to cool slightly.

Step 3: Make the Oreo Frosting

1. Beat the butter: In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar: Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, beating continuously until fluffy.
3. Add cream and Oreos: Add 1 cup of heavy cream and 8 crushed Oreos, and beat until everything is well combined. The frosting should be smooth and fluffy.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

1. Layer the cake: Place one cake layer on a plate.😎
2. Frost the first layer: Spread a thick layer of Oreo frosting on top of the first cake layer.
3. Add the second layer: Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining Oreo frosting.
4. Drizzle ganache: Pour the slightly cooled ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
5. Garnish: Sprinkle crushed Oreos on top for decoration.

Step 5: Serve

• Slice the cake and serve! Enjoy the rich chocolate flavor with creamy frosting and a decadent ganache.