If you love Oreos, you are going to love this chocolate Oreo buttercream. Little bits of everyone’s favorite sandwich cookies are stirred into rich chocolate frosting for a one of a kind treat.

Hand holding mixer paddle filled with thick chocolate buttercream with bits of Oreo cookies mixed in.

This yummy chocolate Oreo frosting is creamy and perfect for topping all sorts of cakes, cupcakes and cookies. It is made of simple ingredients and can be put together on just a few minutes.

It was the perfect way to finish off a homemade cookies and cream layer cake for Little Dude’s birthday. He wanted it to be camping themed, so it was a perfect rustic looking base to build on.

I made a tutorial showing you how to decorate your own camping cake if you want to make one too!

Round cake decorated in camping theme with chocolate oreo frosting, green chocolate trees, a graham cracker tent and chocolate dipped pretzel campfire.

Ingredients including butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, milk and Oreo cookies ready to be made into frosting.

The combination was really delicious. And how could it not be with Oreos as the star of the show?

Everyone was raving about the moist cake and the yummy chocolate frosting. Maybe you should make them both to see for yourself.

Carlee’s Tips For Using Oreo Frosting

If you plan to pipe the buttercream, be sure to use a large open tip. A large circle or open star will work well. Smaller piping tips may get clogged and it isn’t worth the risk.

You can adjust the consistency to get it to your liking by adjusting the powdered sugar to milk ratio. I like using a softer frosting for spreading over a cake, so I use an extra teaspoon or two of milk or cream to get it smooth and easy to spread.

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Round layer cake coated in chocolate cookies and cream frosting with bits of Oreo around the base.

For a stiffer frosting, perfect for holding its shape when you pipe it, add a little bit of extra powdered sugar. In this recipe, you can also add a bit more cocoa powder if you don’t want to make it sweeter.

Can you use shortening instead of butter?

Yes. I find butter tastes better, but shortening will work if you are avoiding dairy.

Shortening does have the benefit of standing up to warmer temperatures a little bit better than butter. It enhances the crusting properties of American buttercream as well.

You can also use half butter and half shortening. That will give you a great balance of stability and flavor.

I do not recommend using margarine though. Margarine doesn’t work well for buttercream.

4.75 from 12 ratings

Chocolate Oreo Buttercream

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings (6 Cups)

This chocolate Oreo frosting is beyond delicious. It is built on a creamy chocolate buttercream base and has bits of Oreo cookies throughout. It is the perfect topping for your favorite cake.

Prep: 10

Cook: 0

Total: 10

Ingredients

Instructions

Using the paddle attachment, 1½ cups butter on medium speed until it is smooth and creamy.
Add 6 cups powdered sugar, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 4 Tablespoons milk. Mix on low until combined.
Turn mixer up to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.
Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar or milk if necessary.
Add 1 cup Oreo crumbs and mix on low until combined.

Notes

Buttercream can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Or freeze it for up to 3 months. Bring chilled buttercream to room temperature and give it a quick stir before using it.

This recipe makes about 6 cups of frosting, or enough to generously frost a 3 layer 9-inch cake or 24-36 cupcakes depending on how much frosting you use.