Oreo Cupcakes
Delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy Oreo buttercream, perfect for any celebration or satisfying a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cupcake
- 120 g boiling water
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 50 g Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 120 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 75 g vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cookies Oreo cookies (for the cupcake batter) Crushed
For the Oreo Buttercream
- 200 g butter (cool room temperature)
- 315 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp whole milk (room temperature)
- 12 cookies Oreos for decoration Plus extra for crumbling on top
Instructions
Make the Chocolate Cupcake
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine the boiling water, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, followed by the chocolate mixture. Stir in the crushed Oreos.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Oreo Buttercream
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Add vanilla extract and milk, then mix until creamy.
- Crush the additional Oreos and fold them into the buttercream.
Frosting and Serving
- Once the cupcakes are cool, frost each with the Oreo buttercream.
- Top with extra Oreos for decoration and sprinkle crushed Oreos on top for an extra touch.
Notes
Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best results. Don't over-mix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy. Use a piping bag for frosting to enhance appearance.