We’re big fans of DIY cakes, and this Easy Chocolate Oreo Cake is a delightful choice. This Kit Kat-style cake is a hit in our household and is ideal for any event or birthday party. Not only is this recipe scrumptious, but it’s also relatively simple to create.
Bursting with chocolate flavor, this great cake appears as if it requires hours of meticulous baking and decorating. The best part? It can be assembled in very little time as long as you have all the necessary ingredients. Moreover, it’s a fantastic treat for chocolate Oreo enthusiasts of all ages and life stages. If you adore chocolate and Oreo cookies, this cake is a must-try. And if you love Kit Kat Cakes you should also check out:
- Cookie Monster Kit Kat Cake
- Smarties Kit Kat Cake
- Batman Kit Kat Cake
- Paw Patrol Kit Kat Cake
- Nerf Kit Kat Cake
- Chocolate Kit Kat Cake
- Canada Day Kit Kat Cake
How to Make an Easy Chocolate Oreo Cake with Kit Kats
This straightforward chocolate Oreo birthday cake is remarkably easy to assemble, which might catch you by surprise. We used a boxed cake mix to create this cake, but you could also opt for your preferred homemade cake recipe. The choice is entirely yours and depends on the time you have available.
Ensure that if you decide to use your own recipe, you bake the cakes in two 8-inch round cake pans. You also have the option to select your preferred frosting recipe, if that’s your preference. In our case, we opted for pre-made vanilla frosting, but, once again, the choice is entirely yours.
If you decide to make homemade frosting, consider trying a Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe. It’s worth noting that boxed cake mixes can yield truly delicious cakes, just like the Easy Nerf Gun Cake we prepared for my 8-year-old son’s birthday. So, if you opt for that route, you won’t be disappointed.
What You Need to Make an Easy Chocolate Oreo Cake with Kit Kats
The key ingredients for this Chocolate Oreo Kit Kat Layer Cake can be as uncomplicated as you desire. Rest assured, the outcome will be outstanding, whether you choose homemade or pre-made ingredients.
- Boxed cake mix – Baked in two 8-inch round cakes. Do not overfill your pans, if you have extra batter, make some oreo cupcakes.
- 1 tub chocolate icing
- 1 tub vanilla icing
- 1 package of regular Oreos
- 1 package of mini Oreos
- 12 Kit Kat Bars
- Ribbon
Chocolate Oreo KitKat Cake Recipe Instructions
Crafting a Chocolate Oreo Kit Kat Cake is not overly complex, even though the results give the impression of hours spent on baking and decorating. This cake is essentially a boxed cake mix, with approximately 12 KitKats Bars encircling its sides.
They are secured with a ribbon to ensure the Kit Kats stay in place. This DIY Chocolate Oreo Cake can be assembled in about 1 hour. You have the option to use white chocolate KitKats to create a similar effect with your own personal touch, but for this cake, we opted to stick with the original variety.
Step One:
Bake the cake according to the box instructions, making sure that it is fully baked by sticking a toothpick into the center of the cake. Don’t overfill your pans as you want the kitkats to be a little bit taller then your cake once they are stacked. Allow cakes to cool on a wire rack before icing.
Step Two:
Crush 10 Oreos very finely with a rolling pin in a large ziploc bag (or between sheets of wax paper or parchment paper) and mix into vanilla icing to create cookies and cream icing.
Step Three:
Use cookies and cream icing for the middle layer between the cakes.
Step Four:
Ice the outside of the cake with the chocolate frosting. Break KitKats into have so each bar gives you 2 pieces with 2 “sticks” still together. Place your kit kats pieces along the sides of the cake and tie the ribbon around it to hold them on.
Step Five:
Use a piping bag with a very large tip or a spoon to add dollops of cookies and cream icing to the top of the cake. If your Oreos are not crushed up enough they will clog the tip. Personally in this case I found a spoon just as effective.
Step Six:
Place a large Oreo in each dollop of the Oreo frosting.
Step Seven:
Use the remaining icing to place a small amount on the back of the mini Oreos and place them around the base of the cake.
Optional Tip:
Add crushed Oreos to the cake batter to create a yummy base.
Why Make This Chocolate Oreo KitKat Cake?
This cake is perfect for Oreo lovers. If you are looking for a delicious and easy chocolate birthday cake, this is the best thing ever. Not only is this delicious cake an Oreo lover’s dream, but it is sure to become your go-to chocolate cake recipe. It can be created somewhat last minute but tastes as though you spent hours in the kitchen.
Optional Additions to This Chocolate Oreo Kitkat Cake
- Powdered sugar
- Melted chocolate
- Dark chocolate ganache
- Cool whip
- Chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Peanut butter chips
Storage Instructions
This Oreo Chocolate Cake can be stored in an airtight container if you have any leftovers. You can also cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge. The chances of you having leftovers though, are extremely slim because this rich chocolate cake is sure to disappear fast.
More KitKat Cake Design Ideas
While this chocolate Oreo cake recipe is sure to become one of your new favorite things, there are several other KitKat Cakes that you can design. Whether it is your first time making a KitKat cake, or you are a seasoned baker, these cakes are sure to impress.
Whichever version of the KitKat Cake you choose to create, you’ll be delighted with the results. These cakes are not only scrumptious and simple to assemble but also adored by individuals of all ages, from kids to adults. They offer a delightful taste, require minimal time to prepare, and are visually appealing treats.
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