A light, fluffy vanilla cake loaded with crushed Oreos and layered with rich cookies & cream frosting — every cookies-and-cream lover’s dream! 🖤

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🧁 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar

• 4 large egg whites

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk

• ⅓ cup (80 ml) sour cream or plain yogurt

• 1½ cups (about 20) Oreo cookies, crushed with cream filling

For the Cookies & Cream Frosting:

• 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 3½ cups (440 g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

• 12 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (no large chunks)

Optional Garnishes:

• Extra Oreos (whole or halved)

• Chocolate ganache drizzle

• Crushed Oreos for topping or pressing onto the sides

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch (or two 9-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).

4. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.

5. Beat in sour cream until combined.

6. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk. Begin and end with dry ingredients.

7. Gently fold in crushed Oreos with a spatula.

8. Divide batter evenly into pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

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2️⃣ Make the Frosting:

1. In a bowl, beat butter until creamy and pale (2–3 minutes).

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well between each addition.

3. Mix in vanilla extract and 2 tbsp cream or milk. Add more if needed for a smooth, spreadable texture.

4. Fold in finely crushed Oreos until evenly incorporated.

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3️⃣ Assemble the Cake:

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.

2. Repeat with the remaining cake layers.

3. Frost the top and sides of the cake.

4. Garnish with extra Oreos, chocolate ganache drizzle, or crushed cookies as desired.

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✅ Tips for Success:

• Use room temperature ingredients for best texture and rise.

• Don’t overmix after adding Oreos to the batter — it can turn the cake gray.

• For more cookie flavor, sprinkle crushed Oreos between frosting layers as you assemble.

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This Cookies & Cream Cake is the perfect crowd-pleaser — rich, nostalgic, and oh-so-pretty! 🍪🎂