Description
Rich chocolate cupcakes crowned with Oreo crumble bring classic cookie magic to dessert lovers. Creamy frosting and crushed cookie toppings create an irresistible sweet experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 Oreo cookies, halved
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 6 crushed Oreos
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange cupcake liners in a standard muffin tin, ensuring even spacing.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Create a uniform mixture by whisking thoroughly.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and airy. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Stir gently to create a consistent, lump-free batter.
- Position an Oreo cookie half at the base of each cupcake liner, orienting the cream side upward. Carefully distribute the batter, filling each liner approximately two-thirds full.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake; it should emerge clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping softened butter until it reaches a creamy consistency. Incrementally add powdered sugar, blending until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Enhance the frosting by incorporating vanilla extract and heavy cream. Continue beating until the texture becomes soft and spreadable. Gently fold in crushed Oreo pieces for added texture.
- Once cupcakes have cooled entirely, generously apply the prepared frosting using a piping bag or offset spatula. Garnish each cupcake with a reserved Oreo half for a decorative touch.
Notes
- Crush Oreos finely for a more even texture in the frosting, ensuring a smooth and consistent coating on each cupcake.
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing to create a more harmonious blend and prevent lumpy batter.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and ensure the Oreos are gluten-free as well.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg