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    Chocolate Cake with an Oreo Cheesecake Filling

    Published by Melissa on March 22, 2020 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 122 Comments

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    An easy-to-make, creamy no-bake Oreo cheesecake filling sandwiched between rich, moist chocolate cake dripping with a milk chocolate ganache.

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    I first made this cake when my twins turned 18 years old and it’s become a favorite for family parties. It’s similar to the popular Ding Dong Cake only made from scratch and with an Oreo twist.

    When I asked my son what kind of birthday cake he wanted for his birthday, he said he really like the Chocolate Oreo Construction Cake I baked for my grandson’s birthday last year.

    Step by step photos collage of making the chocolate cake

    Since he’s a little too old for a construction cake, I change it into a triple layer cake with a luscious no-bake Oreo Cheesecake layer in the middle.

    I also changed up the cake recipe and used my Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake recipe that is eggless and bakes up beautifully flat, even, layers.

    Chocolate Cake with an Oreo Cheesecake Filling on a white cake stand

    The cake looks impressive, but it is easy-to-make. I baked the cake layers about a week ahead of time and put them in the freezer until the morning of the party.

    Cake layers freeze very well and the layers are easier to handle when they’re frozen. Put the cooled layers on a baking sheet in the freezer and then when they’re frozen, wrap them well in plastic wrap.

    You can find more tips on baking layer cakes in my Baking Tips For Layer Cakes post.

    An easy-to-make, creamy no-bake Oreo cheesecake filling sandwiched between rich, moist chocolate cake dripping with a milk chocolate ganache with two slices.

    The cake was a big hit at the party. Everyone loved it and I’ve made it many times since that party. I’m sure it would be a bit hit at your house too.

    Update: It’s been 6 years since I first posted this cake and the twins are turning 24 this year and we still love this cake. I’m sharing it again with updated photos and a video showing how easy it is to make.

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    Chocolate Cake with an Oreo Cheesecake Filling

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Additional Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 45 mins
    Course: Cakes
    Servings: 12 – 16 servings
    Calories: 779kcal
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Equipment

    • KitchenAid KP26M9XCOB 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Professional Stand Mixer, Onyx Black
    • USA Pan Bakeware Round Cake Pan, 9 inch
    • Greaseproof Parchment Paper Liners for Round Cake Pans, 50, White

    Ingredients

    Cake

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups granulated sugar*
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder I used KA Double-Dutch Dark Cocoa
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda*
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups hot water*
    • ¾ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

    No-Baked Oreo Cheesecake Filling:

    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 package 8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 12 Oreo Cookies coarsely crushed

    Chocolate Ganache

    • 16 oz. milk chocolate finely chopped
    • 1 cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray two 9×2 inch round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray with flour.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
    • In a large measuring cup, whisk together water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and whisk just until combine.
    • Divide batter between pans. Bake 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cakes in the pans on a rack for 15 minutes, then invert them onto the rack. Leave cakes upside down (this flattens domed cakes) to cool completely.
    • No-Baked Oreo Cheesecake Filling
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream until it forms soft peaks.
    • In another large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended and smooth. Gently stir in whipped cream and crushed cookies.
    • Chocolate Ganache
    • Place half of the chocolate in a mixing bowl. Heat heavy cream on medium high heat until it comes to a boil.
    • Remove from heat and immediately pour cream over chocolate and stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add remaining chocolate and stir until chocolate is completely melted.
    • Cool until ganache is thickened but still thin enough to drip down the sides of the cake. (I cooled mine in the fridge for over an hour.)
    • Assembling cake
    • When the cake layers are cool and ganache has thickened, evenly spread filling on bottom layer, carefully stack the second layer on top of filling.
    • Spoon chocolate ganache on top of the cake, spreading to edges and letting the ganache drip down the sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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    Notes

    *I made the following high altitude adjustments: Decreased the sugar by 2 tablespoons, used 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda and 2 ¼ cup hot water.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 487mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 67g

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    An easy-to-make, creamy no-bake Oreo cheesecake filling sandwiched between rich, moist chocolate cake dripping with a milk chocolate ganache with two slices.

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    1. Lori Perry

      July 10, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      Barbara, I have made this decadent cake FOUR times now, and each time my cake ( top layer ) cracks. I can’t figure out why it is doing this, as I am following your directions to the letter. Any ideas?

      Thanks,
      Lori

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        July 10, 2014 at 4:42 pm

        Hi Lori – so glad you loved the cake enough to make it four times. When does your top layer crack?

        Reply
        • Lori Perry

          July 11, 2014 at 5:35 am

          When I assemble it sweetie, which seems a bit odd to me.

          Reply
          • Barbara Schieving

            July 11, 2014 at 9:36 am

            It’s hard to say for sure without seeing the cake. Are you dooming the filling up a bit so the cake has to stretch. Maybe try having the filling a little sunken in in the middle so there’s less tension. You could also try reducing you bake time a bit so the cake is a little more moist. I love that you baked it four times 🙂

            Reply
            • Lori

              July 14, 2014 at 10:22 pm

              Okay, I’ll try dooming the filling, that is most likely the cause, now that you mention it. Going on bake #5, and BTW if that doesn’t work, no worries, EVERYONE is more then happy to devour it, no matter if the cake is cracked or not 😉

            • Lori Perry

              January 13, 2015 at 1:17 pm

              Hi sweetie, I made the cake for a birthday at work, this time using the mint Oreo’s … OMG it was sooooo
              good 😉

            • Barbara Schieving

              January 17, 2015 at 6:46 pm

              Using mint Oreo’s is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

    2. Stephanie

      June 20, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      When I saw this I knew I just had to make it one day! So I’m going to do so for my niece’s birthday coming up in a week. It looks so good! Chocolate, Oreo, cheesecake, what more could one ask for in a cake! I just hope mine will turn out the same! Thanks for sharing this! 🙂

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        June 22, 2014 at 6:43 pm

        You’re niece is going to love it!

        Reply
        • Stephanie

          June 30, 2014 at 11:44 am

          Made it! Everyone who tried it loved it! It’s not as rich as I thought it was going to be. The cake is lovely and dense but not overpowering or heavy, and the cheesecake is light and fluffy. I didn’t have to my ganache cool (in the fridge) for a long time before it began to thicken. And it draped over the cake really nicely, though I think it was a bit of a thicker consistency than your photo, so I could’ve maybe taken it out slightly earlier. Either way it all worked out really well. Had some people going for seconds and some kids requesting it for their birthdays. Will definitely make again! Thanks!

          Reply
          • Barbara Schieving

            July 01, 2014 at 11:17 am

            Thanks for letting me know. I’m so glad everyone loved it and want you to make it again. I love you description. The ganache will set up slower or faster depending on how hot the cream was, the bowl was, and the room temperature, so I’m not surprised it didn’t take quite as long.

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            • Stephanie

              October 20, 2014 at 11:35 pm

              Hi again! I’m planning to make these into cupcake sizes for an afternoon tea this Sunday. Have you tried making them as cupcakes? I’m just wondering how many little ones they make. 🙂

            • Barbara Schieving

              October 21, 2014 at 4:38 am

              Sounds like a fun idea. I haven’t tried it but I assume it would make 24 to 36 cupcakes depending on how full you filled the cups.

    3. Ari

      June 16, 2014 at 4:38 am

      I saw this recipe on Foodiecrush and made it for my hubby for Father’s Day! He’s a huge Oreo fan. This was simple and absolutely delicious! I had a lot of filling left so I spread it on top of that cake, crushed up some more Oreos and drizzled the ganache over that. It was a big hit!! Thank you for the awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        June 16, 2014 at 4:44 am

        Thanks Ari! I just made a super thick middle filling, but your way sounds fun too. So glad Foodiecrush share it, and it was a bit hit.

        Reply
    4. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom

      June 13, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      What a stunner!! love this, Barbara!

      Reply
    5. Nicole

      June 13, 2014 at 12:42 am

      Don’t mind me, I’m just snooping around your site. And now I’m about to go to bed thinking about Chocolate Cake … and Oreos … and Cheesecake!

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        June 13, 2014 at 6:54 am

        Hi Nicole – feel free to snoop around all you’d like. I often go to bed dreaming of cheesecake 🙂

        Reply
    6. Dora

      June 10, 2014 at 10:50 pm

      Hi Barbara…Will the texture of the Oreo’s hold up in the filling over night without getting too soft and mushy? Your cake is beautiful!

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        June 11, 2014 at 4:39 am

        Thanks Dora! Yes, the cream cheese filling sets up nice and thick, and the Oreo cookies don’t get mushy even overnight. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Deanna

      June 01, 2014 at 8:10 am

      Thank you for this recipe! My daughter wants an Oreo cake for her birthday. Can’t wait to make.

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        June 01, 2014 at 6:27 pm

        I’m sure she’ll love it. Have a fun party.

        Reply
    8. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles

      April 14, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      This is so much fun. And I can only imagine how delicious! Happy birthday to your kids!

      Reply
    9. Mercedes

      April 10, 2014 at 10:58 am

      This looks like a dream come true! One big Oreo in cake form! I will be Pinning this so that I remember to make it for my next celebration!

      Reply
    10. JessM

      April 07, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      My oh my! I am looking at what you’ve posted recently, a skillet cookie, this cake, carrot cake… Such yummy things! Do you have help eating this stuff? I can’t imagine not! 🙂

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        April 07, 2014 at 8:08 pm

        Hi Jess – yes, fortunately, I have lots of help eating the treats I make. I froze half of the carrot cake, sent skillet cookie home with my daughter for her and my son-in-law and grandson, and there were about 16 people at the party who helped eat this cake.

        Reply
        • JessM

          April 10, 2014 at 9:01 pm

          I have a feeling you are well loved!! 😉

          Reply
          • Barbara Schieving

            April 11, 2014 at 7:32 am

            🙂 Thanks Jess! I am truly blessed.

            Reply
    11. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas

      April 06, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Wow, what a decadent cake it looks so yummy!

      Reply
    12. Medeja

      April 06, 2014 at 3:24 am

      This cake looks amazing! I need to make this for my birthday 🙂

      Reply
    13. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      April 05, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      This cake gets a high 5 from me, that’s for sure. I’d love this for a birthday cake. Anything with cheesecake in it and all that chocolate ganache dripping down the sides. Heaven.

      Reply
    14. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books

      April 05, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Happy Birthday to your Twins! =)
      This cake looks amazing!

      Reply
    15. Kristen

      April 05, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      I love this cake! Happy birthday to your babies!

      Reply
    16. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      April 05, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      What an absolute triumph mum! It looks incredible and I love the surprise cheesecake filling layer 😀 xxx

      Reply
    17. Foodiewife

      April 05, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      I want my next birthday cake to be made by you. This one does sound very do-able to make, but makes a stunning presentation. My son, who adores oreos, would love this cake.

      Reply
    18. Rosa

      April 05, 2014 at 11:39 am

      That is such a wonderful idea! Your cake looks beautiful. I wish I could have a slice right now….

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    19. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

      April 05, 2014 at 8:21 am

      Fabulous cake, Barbara! I use an eggless chocolate cake for my Best Chocolate Cake too! It’s the best!
      Happy Birthday to your twins!!!

      Reply
    20. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      April 05, 2014 at 7:39 am

      This cake is so freaking yummy looking. I love it!

      Reply
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