Strawberry Cake with Oreo Crumble & Cookies ‘n Cream Icing

A dreamy fusion of fruity and chocolatey flavors—this cake brings together soft strawberry sponge, crunchy Oreo crumble, and a luscious cookies ‘n cream frosting.
Strawberry Cake with Oreo Crumble & Cookies ‘n Cream Icing

🎂 Ingredients

For the Strawberry Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

• ¼ cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup strawberry purée (fresh or frozen, blended smooth)

• Optional: A few drops of red or pink food coloring

For the Oreo Crumble:

• 10 Oreo cookies, crushed

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

For the Cookies ‘n Cream Icing:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 cups powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 6 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (no big chunks)

🧁 Instructions

1. Make the Strawberry Cake:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

• In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

• In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.

• Mix in sour cream, milk, vanilla, and strawberry purée.

• Gradually add dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.

• Pour into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

• Cool completely before assembling.

2. Prepare the Oreo Crumble:

• Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter and sugar.

• Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes. Cool completely.

3. Make the Cookies ‘n Cream Icing:

• Beat butter until creamy.

• Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla and cream.

• Fold in finely crushed Oreos.

4. Assemble:

• Spread a layer of cookies ‘n cream icing between the cooled cake layers.

• Frost the outside and top with more icing.

• Sprinkle with Oreo crumble and garnish with fresh strawberries or whole Oreos.

🍰 Tips:

• Chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.

• Add a layer of sliced fresh strawberries between cake layers for more fruit flavor.

• For cupcakes, reduce bake time to 18–20 minutes.