Death by Oreo Cupcakes
Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent "Death by Oreo Cupcakes," a chocolate lover's dream packed with the irresistible crunch of cookies and cream. Each cupcake begins with a surprise Oreo base, topped with a moist, rich chocolate cake infused with crushed Oreos. The crowning jewel? A heavenly swirl of creamy Oreo buttercream frosting, made extra indulgent with crushed cookies folded in for a velvety texture and bold flavor. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or simply satisfying your dessert cravings, these cupcakes are a showstopping treat that’s as fun to make as they are to eat. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, these Oreo cupcakes are a must-try for cookie-and-chocolate enthusiasts looking for the ultimate dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Boiling water
- 12 whole cookies Oreo cookies
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 6 whole cookies Additional Oreo cookies (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Place one whole Oreo at the bottom of each cupcake liner.
Fold the crushed Oreos (approximately 6 cookies, roughly chopped) into the batter, then pour the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and continue beating until the frosting is light and creamy.
Crush 6 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and fold them into the frosting.
Pipe or spread the Oreo buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes.
Garnish each cupcake with an additional Oreo or Oreo crumbs, if desired.
Serve and enjoy your Death by Oreo Cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
