Vegan Oreo Cake

This Vegan Oreo Cake is the height of indulgence: moist vanilla cake layers loaded with crushed Oreo Cookie chunks and smothered in cookies and cream frosting. Fluffy, chocolatey and perfectly delicious. Let's learn how to make it!

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This cake is about to be your favorite Oreo dessert! If you've always loved cookies and cream flavor, this is absolutely the dessert for you. Oreos on Oreos on Oreos is my motto and this cake truly lives up to it. This recipe is adapted from our very popular Vegan Oreo Cupcakes so you know it's perfection.

Your Vegan Oreo Cake will come together quickly and easily but be sure to check out our Vegan Vanilla Cake recipe for vegan cake baking tips.

Read on if you love cakes and cupcakes!

Why You'll Love this Vegan Oreo Cake

• Contains 25 whole Oreo cookies
• Great for vanilla and chocolate lovers alike
• Made with all easy to find ingredients
• Made using only 1 bowl
• Comes together in under an hour
• Absolutely incredible cookies and cream flavor

Vegan Oreo Cake Ingredients

This cake is made with all staple/easy to find ingredients. Here is your grocery list:

• All-purpose flour: This is the main dry ingredient in the cake. It provides structure and texture.
• Granulated sugar: Sweetens the cake. It also contributes to the texture and moisture.
• Baking powder and baking soda: These leavening agents help the cake rise and become fluffy.
• Salt: Enhances the flavor of the cake and balances out the sweetness.
• Non-dairy yogurt: Acts as a substitute for eggs in vegan baking, providing moisture and helping to bind the ingredients together.
• Non-dairy milk: Provides additional moisture to the cake batter.
• Canola oil: Adds moisture and richness to the cake. It also helps to keep the cake tender.
• Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor of the cake.
• Crushed vegan chocolate sandwich cookies: These cookies are the star ingredient that gives the cake its Oreo flavor. They add texture, flavor, and visual appeal to the cake.

Cookies and Cream Frosting Ingredients

• Non-hydrogenated shortening: Provides a stable base for the frosting and helps it hold its shape.
• Vegan butter: Adds richness and flavor to the frosting.
• Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
• Non-dairy milk: Helps to achieve the desired consistency of the frosting.
• Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor of the frosting.
• Salt: Balances out the sweetness of the frosting.
• Crushed vegan chocolate sandwich cookies: Again, these cookies add flavor and texture to the frosting, giving it that distinctive Oreo taste.

How to Make a Vegan Oreo Cake (with pictures!)

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page for full instructions and ingredient measurements.

Begin by whisking together the dry ingredients thoroughly. You want to evenly distribute the leaveners and salt. Add the nondairy yogurt, nondairy milk, canola oil and vanilla to the bowl. Mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.

Add 15 Oreos to a sealable bag and crush the cookies using a rolling pin. Continue until the cookies are pretty thoroughly crushed with only a few large chunks remaining. Gently mix the crushed cookies into the cake batter.

Evenly distribute the cake batter between 2 8-inch or 3 6-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper. Place pans on the center rack of an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees F (175 C) and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow cake to cool for 20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the frosting while the cake layers cool. Beat together the shortening and vegan butter until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, nondairy milk and vanilla. Beat until frosting comes together. Crush the remaining 10 Oreos in a sealable bag. Add cookies to the frosting and beat until well-distributed.

Wait until cake layers are completely cool before frosting them.

Are Oreos Vegan?

Are Oreos Vegan? This is truly an age old question with mixed opinions. Here's the info we have:

The classic Oreo cookie does not contain any animal-derived ingredients like milk, eggs, or honey. However, there might be variations in ingredients and manufacturing processes in different countries, so it's always a good idea to check the ingredient list on the packaging to ensure they meet your dietary requirements.

Additionally, while the ingredients might be vegan, some people might choose to avoid Oreos due to concerns about certain additives, processing methods and cross contamination.

Here at Censored Baker we are of the opinion that unless you have a severe dairy or egg allergy, Oreos are safe to consume for vegans. Use your best judgement to choose what is right for you. There are plenty of other vegan chocolate sandwich cookies out there to look into if you'd prefer.

Tips for Making a Perfect Vegan Oreo Cake

1. Choose quality vegan ingredients: Look for high-quality non-dairy yogurt, non-dairy milk, vegan butter, and shortening. Using good-quality ingredients will enhance the flavor and texture of your cake.
2. Crush the cookies well: For both the cake batter and the frosting, make sure to thoroughly crush the vegan chocolate sandwich cookies. This will ensure even distribution of flavor throughout the cake and frosting. A few larger chunks is ok.
3. Don't over-mix the batter: When combining the wet and dry ingredients for the cake batter, mix until just combined. Over-mixing can lead to a dense or tough cake.
4. Use room temperature ingredients: Allow your non-dairy yogurt, non-dairy milk and vegan butter to come to room temperature before using them in the recipe. Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and evenly, resulting in a smoother batter and frosting.
5. Grease and flour your cake pans: Even though this is a vegan cake, it's still important to prepare your cake pans properly to prevent sticking. Grease the pans with vegan butter or oil and place a circle of parchment paper into the bottom. Dust lightly with flour or cocoa powder if desired.

Decorating Tips

Decorating a vegan Oreo cake can be just as fun and creative as decorating any other cake! Here are some tips to help you achieve a beautifully decorated vegan Oreo cake:

1. Frosting techniques: Experiment with different frosting techniques to add visual interest to your cake. You can use an offset spatula or spoon to create swirls or peaks in the frosting, or use a piping bag with a decorative tip to pipe dollops or other designs onto the cake. A cake turntable would be helpful as well!
2. Layered filling: If you're making a layered cake, consider adding a layer of crushed cookies between the cake layers along with the frosting. This adds extra flavor and texture to each bite.
3. Crushed cookie garnish: Sprinkle a generous amount of crushed cookies on top of the cake. This not only adds flavor but also creates an attractive presentation that clearly communicates the Oreo theme.
4. Cookie halves or quarters: If you have whole oreos, consider halving or quartering them and placing them around the edge of the cake as a decorative border.
5. Chocolate ganache drizzle: Drizzle a rich vegan chocolate ganache over the top of the cake for an indulgent finishing touch. To make a vegan ganache, simply heat dairy-free chocolate chips with nondairy milk until smooth and glossy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store a Vegan Oreo Cake

A fully assembled Vegan Oreo Cake will keep in an airtight container or covered cake stand for 2-3 days.

If you need the cake to last for a little while longer, you can keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 1 week.

Unfrosted cake layers can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and tinfoil and frozen for up to 1 month.

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More Vegan Oreo and Chocolate Recipes

• Vegan Oreo Cupcakes
• Vegan Oreo Brownies
• Vegan Skillet Brownie
• Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies
• Vegan Hostess Cupcakes

*This recipe is adapted from Oreo Cake with Oreo Coffee Buttercream from Broma Bakery.