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Oreo Chocolate Layer Cake With Mascarpone Cream Filling

1 h 30 min | intermediate

This Oreo chocolate layer cake has a deeply moist coffee-kissed crumb with a tangy mascarpone Oreo cream filling. A glossy bittersweet ganache makes it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any serious chocolate craving.

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