Treat Yourself to a Tasty Mint Oreo Cake

Summer is almost here and what a perfect opportunity to cool off with this luxurious and flavorful mint oreo cake. Packed to the brim with chocolatey and minty goodness, this rustic cake is perfect for a dinner party, special occasion or just a treat at the end of a long day.

If you like the combination of mint and chocolate you will love this recipe. With tart and minty notes in the cake, creamy and smooth white chocolate frosting, and crunchy and sweet Oreo cookies for decoration, this cake will have you coming back for seconds.

Ingredients:

– 2 1/2 Cups of All-Purpose Flour
– 1 tsp of Baking Soda
– 1 tsp of Salt
– 2/3 Cup of Cocoa Powder
– 1 Cup of White Sugar
– 1 Cup of Buttermilk
– 1/2 Cup of Vegetable Oil
– 2 Large Eggs
– 7 Drops of Green Food Colouring
– 1/4 tsp of Mint Extract
– 1/2 tsp of Vanilla Extract
– 4 Oreo Cookies

Frosting:

– 2 Cups of Icing Sugar
– 4 oz of White Chocolate, melted
– 3 Tbsp of Butter
– 1/4 tsp of Vanilla Extract
– 2 Tbsp of Heavy Cream
– 4 Oreo Cookies

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder and white sugar into a medium sized bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, green food colouring, mint extract and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
6. Allow cake to cool before frosting.
7. To make the frosting, whisk together the butter and white chocolate until light and fluffy.
8. Gradually add the icing sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined and spread over cooled cake.
9. Place Oreo cookies around the edges for decoration.

This mint oreo cake is a decadent and indulgent treat that is sure to have your family and friends asking for more. The unique combination of classic chocolate cake, white chocolate frosting, and crunchy Oreos makes for an indulgent and sophisticated treat that is equally delicious and eye catching. So this summer, surprise your loved ones with this classic and flavorful cake and enjoy the refreshing minty sweetness together.