Cookies and Cream Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups

granulated sugar

3/4 cup

good quality dark cocoa powder

2 tsp

baking soda

3/4 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 cup

buttermilk, room temperature

1/2 cup

vegetable oil

large eggs, room temperature

1 cup

hot water

1 tsp

vanilla extract

3/4 cup

heavy whipping cream

6 oz

cream cheese, softened

2 cups

powdered sugar, measured and then sifted

Oreo cookies, broken into chunks

Oreo cookies, pulverized into fine crumbs

2 cups

unsalted butter, slightly cold

6 cups

powdered sugar, measured and then sifted

3 tbsp

heavy whipping cream

1 cup

semi sweet or dark chocolate chips

3/4 cup

to 1 cup heavy whipping cream

black food gel (optional)