Description
Enjoy rich, moist, and fluffy Oreo cupcakes with a creamy frosting topping. This easy-to-make recipe combines the chocolatey flavor and crunch of Oreo cookies with a tender cake base, perfect for any occasion. Adaptable for various diets and flavor preferences, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
Additional
- 12 Oreo cookies, crushed (plus extra whole Oreos for decoration)
- Cream cheese or buttercream frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to create an even and fluffy base for the batter.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating air for a soft cupcake texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next, then add vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry flour mixture alternating with milk or buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients to keep the batter smooth.
- Fold in Crushed Oreos: Gently fold the crushed Oreo cookies into the batter without overmixing to preserve cookie texture.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among liners and bake 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Frost and Decorate: Top each cooled cupcake with cream cheese or buttercream frosting. Garnish with a whole Oreo or cookie crumbs as desired.
Notes
- Use eggs and butter at room temperature for smooth batter and even baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain cupcake lightness and tenderness.
- Crush Oreos by hand to keep chunkier texture in the batter.
- Only frost cupcakes once fully cooled to avoid melting.
- Store Oreos in an airtight container to keep them fresh for decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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