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Espresso Oreo Cake

Jacklin Altman
Rich, chocolate cake meets coffee and Oreo frosting for a rich, decadent cake combo that you won't be able to stop eating. Made with my lighter chocolate cake base, this cake packs big flavor and is perfect for your next celebration. This makes a single layer cake - double everything for a 2 layer cake.
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Decorating Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 434 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • 9" cake pan
  • Oven
  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients
  

Cake:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee cooled or 1/4 cup espresso + 1/4 cup water
Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely crushed Oreos creme removed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt
  • In another bowl, whisk together egg, oil, greek yogurt and pour mixture into dry mix
  • Add cooled coffee into the mixture and whisk until you have a smooth, uniform batter
  • Pour batter into greased 9" cake pan
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean
  • Allow cake to cool completely before frosting. While cake cools, beat butter and powdered sugar together in bowl of stand mixer (or using hand mixer). Once well incorporated, add Oreo crumbs and espresso powder. Once fully incorporated, add vanilla and then add whipping cream 1 tbsp at a time until frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Frost cooled cake and top with extra crushed Oreos and a hint of espresso powder. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, allow to cool to room temp before eating, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 467IUCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cake, dessert, chocolate, vegetarian, oreo, espresso
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