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Oreo Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in these rich and moist Oreo Cupcakes featuring a perfectly balanced chocolate batter infused with espresso and topped with a creamy Oreo buttercream frosting. This recipe combines a tender cupcake base with a luscious buttercream filled with crushed Oreos, finished with a decorative Oreo cookie for the ultimate treat. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

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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
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 120 g sour cream (room temperature)
  • 75 g vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 Oreo cookies

Oreo Buttercream Frosting

  • 200 g butter (cool room temperature)
  • 315 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp whole milk (room temperature)
  • 12 Oreos for decoration + extra for crumbling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your conventional oven to 160ºC (320ºF). Line a 12-cup cupcake tray with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Boil Water: Boil 120 g of water and set aside to cool slightly while preparing other ingredients.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, Dutch processed cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, instant espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir together to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and the slightly cooled boiling water. Whisk gently to avoid overmixing the eggs and to achieve a smooth consistency.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is smooth with no lumps remaining, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fill Cupcake Liners and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  7. Cool Cupcakes Completely: After 5 minutes, carefully remove cupcakes from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Prepare Oreo Crumbs: Using a food processor, pulse 6 Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, place cookies in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin until finely crushed.
  9. Make Buttercream: In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the butter on medium-high speed for 4 minutes until creamy. Scrape down the bowl sides and continue mixing for an additional 2 minutes.
  10. Add Sugar and Flavorings: Sift powdered sugar to remove lumps. Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter in two additions, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated after each addition. Mix for 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  11. Incorporate Oreo Crumbs: Add the crushed Oreo cookie crumbs to the buttercream and mix until evenly combined and smooth.
  12. Decorate Cupcakes: Fill a piping bag fitted with a round piping tip (such as Wilton 1A) with the Oreo buttercream. Pipe generously over each cooled cupcake. Top each with a whole Oreo cookie and sprinkle additional crushed Oreo crumbs on top for garnish.

Notes

  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
  • If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, increase instant espresso powder slightly.
  • Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Bring refrigerated cupcakes to room temperature before serving for best taste and texture.

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