Cookies & Cream Pound Cake 🍪🤍
Made this Cookies & Cream Pound Cake completely from scratch and it came out SO soft and buttery 😍
Loaded with crushed Oreos and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze + extra cookies on top… this one is rich, moist, and definitely a 10/10 dessert 🤍
Homemade just hits different every time.
Ingredients:
Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 12–15 Oreos (crushed)
Glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla
Topping:
• Oreos (halved + crushed)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease your pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream butter + sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until combined.
6. Fold in crushed Oreos (don’t overmix).
7. Pour into pan and bake 60–75 minutes or until done.
8. Let cool completely.
9. Mix glaze and pour over cake, then top with Oreos.
Baking a Cookies & Cream Pound Cake from scratch is truly rewarding because it allows you to control every element of the flavor and texture. I found that using softened butter and creaming it well with the sugar creates a wonderfully light and fluffy batter, which results in that perfect soft and buttery crumb everyone loves in a pound cake. Adding crushed Oreos to the mix not only adds delightful texture but also infuses the cake with that iconic cookies and cream flavor. One tip I’ve learned through experience is not to overmix once you fold the Oreos into the batter. Overmixing can make the cake dense or tough, so gently fold them in to maintain the softness and moisture. Baking at 325°F for around 60 to 75 minutes slowly cooks the cake evenly, giving it a moist finish without drying it out. The glaze is a simple yet essential finishing touch. Using powdered sugar mixed with milk and vanilla extract creates a sweet, smooth topping that contrasts nicely with the crunchy Oreo bits sprinkled on top. You can customize the thickness of the glaze by adjusting the milk quantity, depending on whether you want a thicker drizzle or a thinner layer. This recipe is ideal for celebrations, casual gatherings, or whenever you want to indulge in a comforting homemade dessert. The combination of classic pound cake richness and cookies & cream popularity makes it a crowd-pleaser. Plus, baking this cake yourself means you can experiment with adding more Oreos or even mixing in chocolate chips for added decadence. Overall, making a Cookies & Cream Pound Cake from scratch not only tastes better but also brings the satisfaction of baking a dessert that hits all the right notes: soft, moist, buttery, and packed with Oreo goodness. Give it a try, and you might find it becoming a new favorite dessert in your recipe collection.
I’m going to need some privacy, a good tv show, and a glass of milk. 😂