Indulge in this delicious homemade Red Velvet Cake with Oreo Crust and Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Perfect for any occasion and sure to impress.
For the Oreo Crust:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 20-24 Oreo cookies)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a plastic bag and rolling pin.
- In a bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan, using the back of a spoon or measuring cup to press down and form an even layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is set. Let cool while preparing the cake batter.
For the Red Velvet Cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the cooled Oreo crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and decorate as desired.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
Enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cake with Oreo Crust!