What Are Oreo Cakesters? Everything You Need to Know

Though it was not the first cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie—that distinction belongs to the unsexily named Hydrox cookies that debuted four years earlier—Oreo indisputably did it the best and its popularity has only grown since it perfected (or some might stay, counterfeited) the recipe for the chocolate sandwich cookie way back in 1912. But they didn’t stop there. Since then, they’ve come out with colorful Oreos, flavored Oreos, and, of course, Oreo Cakesters. What are Oreo Cakesters? So glad you asked. Let’s get into it.

What are Oreo Cakesters?

When Oreo unveiled a puffier, soft baked, whoopie-pie-ish item called the Oreo Cakester, expectations were high. And, unsurprisingly, they were met, if not exceeded. The Oreo Cakester was a big hit, and received pretty universal accolades for its airy, softer variant on Milk’s Favorite Cookie.

When did Oreo Cakesters come out?

The brand launched the product in 2007, but then, they mysteriously discontinued Oreo Cakesters five years later. Though the reason it’s totally clear, this decision occurred at the same time that Kraft was splitting up into two companies, so with increased product scrutiny, Cakesters may just not have made the cut. And that’s the end…Actually, no it isn’t!

Are Oreo Cakesters back?

Unlike so many discontinued products that are now a mere memory, Nabisco had the good sense not to let a good snack disappear. So if you’re walking around the supermarket or convenience store tomorrow and you see a distinctive blue package and think, “Are Oreo Cakesters back or are my eyes deceiving me?” you will be happy to know they’ve returned in full force. I had a package of them a few weeks ago and they remain as delicious as ever. Hooray, a happy ending. But alas, not everyone can enjoy an Oreo Cakester.

Where can you Buy Oreo Cakesters?

By all accounts, Oreo Cakesters are available wherever you might find other Oreo products, which is to say, basically everywhere. Around here in Southern California, I’ve seen them at grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, and the like. They’re also available on Amazon.com and other fine online retailers.

Are Oreo Cakesters limited time only?

According to a 2021 Taste Of Home article, the Cakesters are now part of Oreo’s permanent line up. Of course, knowing how capricious snack food companies can be about taking products off the market, it’s anyone’s guess how long “permanent” actually is. But at least for now, Cakesters are here to stay.

What do Oreo Cakesters taste like?

The best way I can describe the Oreo Cakester is like an Oreo cookie by way of a moon pie. If you’ve never had a moon pie before, first of all, I question your life priorities. But I’ll do my best to describe it for you: The Cakester is like a fluffier, more-pastry-like version of Oreo. It’s lighter and squishier and has a slightly more chocolaty flavor. The bottom line is that, as with most Oreo products, it’s pretty delicious.

Are Oreo Cakesters vegan?

The answer is unfortunately no. Unlike their famously animal-product-free ancestor the original Oreo, the Cakester version is made with milk and egg to achieve its soft-baked cakiness. In fact, here’s the full list of ingredients (beware, it’s a long one): Sugar, Bleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Fructose, Water, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Soybean And/or Canola Oil, Cornstarch, Glycerin, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Nonfat Milk, Dried Eggs, Salt, Baking Powder (Disodium Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Calcium Phosphate), Corn Syrup, Dried Egg Whites, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Modified Corn Starch, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Monoglycerides, Corn Flour, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Malic Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Sodium Alginate, Sodium Phosphate.

So, sure, not exactly a health food, but when you’re dealing with a snack this delicious, one that truly lives up to the Oreo name, you can maybe excuse a little xanthan gum and propylene glycol esters.