Chaos Cake Oreo Crumb Pasta (Print Version)
Rich chocolate, Oreo layers, and sweet pasta combine for a dazzlingly unique and creative dessert experience.
# Components:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 cup milk
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Oreo Crumb Component
11 - 15 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Sweet Pasta Element
13 - 6 ounces tagliatelle or pappardelle pasta
14 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
→ Optional Embellishments
17 - 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
18 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
19 - Additional Oreo crumbs for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
02 - While the cake is baking or cooling, combine the finely crushed Oreo cookies with the melted unsalted butter. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Cook the tagliatelle or pappardelle pasta in boiling water according to package directions until just al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water. In a mixing bowl, gently toss the cooled pasta with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until lightly coated.
04 - Crumble the cooled cake base into large, irregular chunks. In individual serving glasses or bowls, begin layering with cake chunks. Follow with a layer of the sweet pasta, then a layer of the Oreo crumb mixture. Repeat the layers as desired to fill the serving vessels.
05 - Drizzle the assembled dessert with chocolate sauce. Top generously with whipped cream and finish with a sprinkle of extra Oreo crumbs for garnish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in under an hour
- Combines familiar ingredients in unexpected ways
- Creates a stunning visual presentation
- Perfect make-ahead dessert for entertaining
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- Can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance for best flavor melding
- Contains approximately 405 calories per serving
- Creates a stunning visual presentation with minimal effort
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- For the most dramatic presentation, serve in clear glasses to showcase the distinct layers.
- The visual contrast between the dark cake, cream-coated pasta, and crunchy cookie crumbs creates an immediate wow factor before anyone even tastes it.