Description
Oreo Cupcakes are the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers and Oreo enthusiasts. These soft, fluffy cupcakes are infused with rich cocoa and studded with crushed Oreos, then topped with a luscious Oreo buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a sweet indulgence at home, these delectable treats are sure to impress family and friends. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can whip up this delightful recipe in no time. Get ready to enjoy a chocolatey delight that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious!
Ingredients
- 120g boiling water
- 200g granulated sugar
- 50g Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 160g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 120g sour cream (room temperature)
- 75g vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 6 Oreo cookies
- 200g butter (cool room temperature)
- 315g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp whole milk (room temperature)
- 12 Oreos for decoration + extra for crumbling on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine boiling water and cocoa powder; stir until smooth.
- Add sugar, sour cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: Beat butter until creamy, slowly add powdered sugar; mix in vanilla and milk. Fold in crushed Oreos.
- Once cupcakes cool completely, frost with Oreo buttercream and top with additional crushed Oreos.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg