Moist Oreo Chocolate Cake: 7 Mistakes To Avoid And What To Do Instead

By Bhavana Verma

Overmixing the Batter

Overmixing develops gluten and dries out the batter therefore only mix it until ingredients are combined.

Skipping the Buttermilk or Yogurt

Buttermilk and yogurt help tenderize the batter and retain moisture to keep the cake moist.

Using Whole Oreos Without Breaking Them Down

Whole Oreo cookies will result in crunchy and dry base for cake therefore crush the cookies, mix with butter, and soak in milk.

Not Preparing the Pan Properly

Always grease and line the pan with parchment paper to prevent cake from sticking.

Baking at the Wrong Temperature

Bake at a consistent 160–175°C and avoid overheating the cake as it can dry it out.

Skipping the Soaking Syrup

Brush the cake layers with a bit of chocolate milk or sugar syrup before frosting for added moistness.

Applying Cold Frosting on a Warm Cake

Let the cake cool down before applying the frosting so the frosting won’t melt down.