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April 7, 2009

Standing Ovation (Recipe: Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookie Cake)

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Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookie Cake Dessert
Ella, who will be 3 at the end of May, is officially potty trained. We have been off and on working on potty training for the past 2 months, but it wasn’t until the last 2 weeks that we have seen progress. She is now at the point where she will tell us that she has to go to the bathroom, she stays dry all day and all night, and it seems like she is finally getting it. My goal was to have her potty trained by the time the baby was born, so I am thrilled (and knocking on wood at the same time!).

For the past 2 months, every time Ella will go on the potty, whoever is home will rush into the room and start saying “Yay!!!” and clapping. Everyone, even without telling them to, has been making a big deal out of her success and telling her how proud we are of her. Finally, on Saturday, she went on the potty and the whole family went in and clapped and caused a big commotion. With an annoyed look on her face, Ella held both of her hands up and said “Stop with the clappin’…stop with the clappin!” It was hilarious, like she was finally done with the over abundant amount of excitement and attention for doing something that she now knows how to do!

You know, I believe some things deserve a standing ovation, and in my opinion, being done with diapers is one of them! Another thing that deserves a standing ovation is blogiversary’s. Nicole, who is one of my favorite bloggers, is the talent behind Art and Ailoi as well as Miss ‘N Nick Designs. I absolutely love it when people who have an amazing creative talent take that talent and build a successful business out of it. Nicole, on top of being a loving wife and wonderful mother, has done just that. She creates beautiful stationary.  Somehow Nicole also finds time to cook and maintain a wonderful food blog, which has just celebrated its 1st year. Congratulations, Nicole!

Nicole asked people to bring an appetizer or beverage for her blogiversary, but I decided to be different and make a cake. This Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookie Cake is so simple to make, so rich and delicious, and worthy of a standing ovation itself. If you want to use your Instant Pot for an Oreo dessert, give this Instant Pot Oreo Cheesecake a try!

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Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookie Cake

This dessert is so simple to make, so rich and delicious, it's almost guaranteed to be your new favorite recipe!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 18 ounce package devil's food cake mix
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 baker's semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
  • 1/4 cup butter cut up
  • 1 8 ounce package Philadelphia Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups thawed Cool Whip Topping
  • 12 Oreo cookies coarsely crushed

Instructions

  • PREHEAT oven to 350°F Prepare and bake cake mix in two (9-inch) round cake pans as directed on package. Cool in pans 5 minute Invert onto wire racks; remove pans. Cool layers completely.
  • PLACE chocolate and butter in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minute or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cool 5 minute
  • BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add the whipped topping and cookie crumbs; mix lightly. Place 1 of the cake layers, top-side down, on serving plate; spread with the cream cheese mixture. Cover with the remaining cake layer, top-side up. Spoon glaze over top of cake. Let stand until set. Store in refrigerator.

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Filed Under: Dessert, Previous Tagged With: Cake, celebration, chocolate, Dessert, food, oreos, parenting, potty training, recipe, standing ovations

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  1. Amy I. says

    April 7, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Anything Oreo-related is my dessert weakness. I LOOOVE them! This looks so good. Congrats to Ella and Nicole 🙂

    Amy I.s last blog post..Seeing Stars, 4.6.09

  2. maggie (p&c) says

    April 7, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Yum! What an amazing looking cake!

    maggie (p&c)s last blog post..Inspired By a Breadbasket: Smoky Grilled Cheese with Sopressata and Sage

  3. picky cook says

    April 7, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    OH MY!! I want a piece!

    picky cooks last blog post..lemon poppy seed muffins with lemon glaze

  4. Laura says

    April 7, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    This looks amazing. YUM

    My 3.5 YO is finally potty trained during the day (we think the fact that we moved 3 times in the last 1 1/2 yrs caused the delay; we are ready to try at night but have a week vacation next week so I want to wait until after). Anyway the first few times she went I yelled “woo woo!” The next time I said something else, like good job or whatever. Or maybe clapped. Oh no, it had to be woo woo. She got very upset. Now she yells that she has gone and won’t stop yelling until she gets that woo woo.

    *sigh* 🙂

    Lauras last blog post..A Buckle Recycled: Lemon-Lime Strawberry Buckle

  5. RecipeGirl says

    April 7, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    WOW! This is a major keeper 🙂

    Congrats on the potty training!

    RecipeGirls last blog post..Mini Carrot Cake Cheesecakes with Cream Cheese Icing (& Marzipan Carrots)

  6. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    April 7, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    Way to go, Ella! That’s one tasty-looking and much-deserved cake. 🙂

    Kathy – Panini Happys last blog post..Open-Face Grilled Goat Cheese Panini with Sundried Tomatoes & Herbs

  7. Grace says

    April 7, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    Hi! I found your blog through flickr – I didn’t realise you’d baked that cake yourself!! KUDOS for creating such a masterpiece of a chocolate cake haha

    Graces last blog post..Breadtop Campsie, Sydney

  8. Janet says

    April 7, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    I am craving this cake right now!!

    This made me laugh, it hits so close to home! Tayler is 2-1/2 and she’ll be 3 in August. We have been trying so hard to potty train, mostly because she gets too many “owies” (rashes) when she goes in her diaper- probably from the greater variety of foods she is now eating. Even though she can tell you how, and why, she needs to go on the potty, and we praise like crazy, she loves to hide under the ottoman or squeeze behind the couch to do “#2”. And as soon as she does it, she say’s “I’m sowwy mommy”. It’s so doggone cute! But not cute enough to have another- she #4 and I called it done!

    Janets last blog post..Strawberry Bread

  9. Ginny says

    April 8, 2009 at 2:34 am

    We have just started potty training – what an adventure! I put a pull up on her yesterday for the first time and she loved it…still peed in it, though. Your post reminded me that we need to really play up the praise.

    And the cake is so yummy!

    Ginnys last blog post..Tuesday tip for writing – family photo poetry

  10. Aimee says

    April 8, 2009 at 4:03 am

    Hurray for Ella! This will be a big help for you, to have her trained when the baby comes. Smart planning, Kristen.
    Cake looks amazing, I must check out your friends blog–I love a good party!

    Aimees last blog post..Nine Easter Brunch Ideas

  11. Paul U says

    April 8, 2009 at 6:27 am

    Too bad for me because I have diabetes.

    Paul Us last blog post..How to create your own RSS subscriber reminder

  12. Dani says

    April 8, 2009 at 4:33 am

    that cake is to die for, and Ella sounds like a real little lady… too cute 🙂

    Danis last blog post..#53) Salted Peanut Butter Cookies

  13. Niki says

    April 8, 2009 at 5:12 am

    Yum yum yum yum yum!!!! I’m making this asap!

  14. Amanda says

    April 8, 2009 at 6:12 am

    This looks amazing!!

    Amandas last blog post..Raisin Bread French Toast

  15. Simone (junglefrog) says

    April 8, 2009 at 6:29 am

    congratulations on all accounts!! The cake looks absolutely amazing and totally delicious…:)

    Simone (junglefrog)s last blog post..Green bean salad with egg

  16. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    April 8, 2009 at 7:30 am

    WOW – I am standing at my desk top applauding you right now for this killer culinary creation!! impressive!!

  17. Nicole says

    April 8, 2009 at 7:49 am

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, Kristen! This cake is such an amazing contribution to the shindig! I am excited. I really appreciate the participation, and such kind words to boot! You are the best.

    PS. My son just turned 3 and has shown no interest in the potty at all. NONE. Until about a week ago when naked, he just went and sat down on the toilet when he had to go. Now if he has underwear or pullups, he would just pee. But if naked, will not have an accident. ??? I haven’t worked on it yet but I think I need to stay home for 3 days and just keep the kid nude!

    Nicoles last blog post..Caramel Rolls- A breakfast treat, dessert or indulgent snack

  18. Ben says

    April 8, 2009 at 7:57 am

    LOL poor kid, having people clapping when you are trying to go potty must not be very nice, LOL. What an amazing looking cake! I’ll try to make something for the blogaversary party 🙂

    Bens last blog post..Pastel azteca and avocado dinner rolls

  19. patsyk says

    April 8, 2009 at 8:05 am

    Yeah for Ella! That’s fantastic – no clapping here, just jumping up and down for her (and you!)!

    That cake looks incredible! How I wish I still lived out there so you could show me how you make desserts so pretty!

    patsyks last blog post..Classic Tomato Soup from Enlightened Soups

  20. Hélène says

    April 8, 2009 at 10:49 am

    I love your cake. Yahoo for Ella.

    Hélènes last blog post..Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast – Cooking Light

  21. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    April 8, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    What a lovely way to celebrate both a one-year blogiversary, and a successful potty training! This cake looks deliciously obscene….

    Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)s last blog post..Discos (Recipe: empanadas filled with chicken picadillo)

  22. kellypea says

    April 8, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Ah the potty training memories. Somehow I raised three boys without bedwetting problems which is amazing now that I think of it. But two of them were seriously in diapers until they were 3! The little darlins. And the cake? Oh my goodness. Death by Cake. Slurp.

    kellypeas last blog post..Cream of Asparagus Soup

  23. Bunny says

    April 8, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Ella is a hoot!!! I love it!! I want to dive face first into that cake and eat my way out!!!

    Bunnys last blog post..A One Year Blog Anniversary and a Giveaway!

  24. Karen says

    April 8, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    Wow, that cake is over the top! Cute story about your daughter getting fed up with all the attention. Ha!

    Karens last blog post..Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies

  25. HoneyB says

    April 8, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    Ella is ADORABLE! AND the cake looks awesome! Congrats to your friend on her blogoversary!

    HoneyBs last blog post..Happy Birthday Mom!

  26. huis says

    April 8, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    I LOVE that picture! 😀

  27. Dean says

    April 9, 2009 at 8:32 am

    Congratulations all around to Ella and the blogiversary — both big accomplishments. And that cake — WOW!

    Deans last blog post..Creamy Tomato-Balsamic Soup

  28. Anne says

    April 9, 2009 at 9:43 am

    yay ella! (Said quietly so as not to annoy her.)

    That cake is an incredibly worthy reward. I’m def gonna try it the next time I want to impress.

    Annes last blog post..Listless

  29. Tammy says

    April 9, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Be still my beating heart!! This looks delicious! Will definitely put this on my “to try” list. Congrats on the potty training accomplishment. We’re in the beginning stages. Or I guess I should say I’M in the beginning stages. I’m working on it with my 2 y/o, but she’s not interested AT all!

    Tammys last blog post..Chinese Chicken Salad

  30. Lynn says

    April 10, 2009 at 7:58 am

    Congratulations on the successful potty training. That’s an event worthy of such an over-the-top cake as this!

    Lynns last blog post..Luscious Lemons For Lazy Lynn

  31. Shari says

    April 10, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    That cake looks decadent and delicious! And congrats on graduating another kid through the diaper stage!!

    Sharis last blog post..Ramen Ichiban Cabbage Salad

  32. Kevin says

    April 10, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    That cake looks so good!

  33. Pink Heels says

    April 10, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    You are evil for posting a picture and recipe of something that I want to eat. I am on a diet…I can’t be exposed to such things! LOL

  34. Lisa says

    April 10, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    I have chocolate on my mind lately and that looks terrific! It would make a worthy addition to any party.

    Lisas last blog post..Some Favorite Artisan Chocolates

  35. Ari (Baking and Books) says

    April 11, 2009 at 8:44 am

    Oh. my. god. This cake looks incredible!!!

    Ari (Baking and Books)s last blog post..Honey Ricotta Cheesecake with Almond Crust Plus: 7 Tips for Perfect Cheesecake

  36. Leah says

    April 11, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Wow, this looks so good!!

    Such a cute story about Ella. 🙂

    Will I see you on Wednesday? K-round up!!

  37. Deborah says

    April 13, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Just when you get one out of diapers, you’ll have another one in them! This cake looks amazing!

    Deborahs last blog post..Blitz Bread

  38. Teanna says

    April 16, 2009 at 11:17 am

    Seriously, this cake is the most amazing thing I have ever seen in my life. I am a HUGE oreo fanatic. I am obsessed with your blog!

  39. Cat says

    April 17, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    Congratulations Ella! Maybe she can help change the baby!

    ~Cat

    OH! That cake looks divine!

    Cats last blog post..A Date

  40. Robin Sue says

    April 20, 2009 at 10:05 am

    Hi I saw this over at Nicole’s and had to come over and tell you how WONDERFUL this cake looks. Will really have to make this one soon!

    Robin Sues last blog post..Twilight Party

  41. Kimberly says

    June 21, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    I made this cake tonight for my daddy for Father’s Day. It came out AHHHH-MAZING. So delicious! Thanks for sharing!

  42. Jeni says

    October 2, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    Thank you so much for this decadent recipe! I have made this twice, each time using mint Oreos instead of regular Oreos. The first time I made it was for a friends birthday party, and my boyfriend just requested it for his upcoming birthday. I have to say I can’t imagine it without the mint, but I am sure it would still be yummy.

  43. Trader Joes Recipes says

    March 9, 2012 at 9:42 am

    My kids will go nuts over this. We LOVE Oreos around here!

  44. Asmita says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Cannot wait to make this for my daughter. She loves oreos. What I like most about this recipe, looks fairly simple!

  45. Tara says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:50 am

    made this using strawberry Oreos, oh my goodness, so yummy and easy! A crowd fave. Making again next week for a friends birthday!

  46. Ray says

    June 25, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Thanks for finally writing about > Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookie Cake –
    Dine and Dish < Liked it!

  47. Judi Grubb says

    June 2, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Where is the receipe for the chocolate sauce?

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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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