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Oreo Cupcakes

Indulgent Oreo Cupcakes That Will Sweeten Your Day

Delicious and moist Oreo Cupcakes that combine rich chocolate flavor with creamy Oreo frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • electric mixer
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa for best taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Any milk alternative can be used
  • ⅓ cup Vegetable oil Melted butter can be substituted
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Hot water or hot coffee Coffee adds richer flavor
  • 1 cup Roughly chopped Oreos For texture and flavor

Oreo Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup Softened butter At room temperature
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar Sifted to avoid lumps
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon Cream or milk Use heavy cream for a luxurious touch
  • 1 cup Finely crushed Oreos Remove filling before crushing

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with 12 paper liners, placing a whole Oreo at the bottom of each.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  • Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour in hot water or hot coffee gradually while stirring until just combined to activate the cocoa.
  • Fold in roughly chopped Oreos gently, ensuring they remain distinct.
  • Spoon the batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, and check for doneness with a toothpick.
  • Cool cupcakes in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • In a separate bowl, whip softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth, then stir in vanilla extract and cream/milk until fluffy.
  • Carefully fold in finely crushed Oreos until evenly distributed.
  • Once cooled, frost cupcakes and decorate with mini Oreos or halved Oreos.

Notes

Allowing cupcakes to cool before frosting is crucial to avoid melting the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, chocolate cupcakes, Dessert Recipes, easy recipes, family treats, Oreo Cupcakes
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