Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes Live Well Bake Often from www.livewellbakeoften.com
Introduction
Cupcakes have always been a popular dessert among people of all ages. They are easy to make, and the best part about them is that you can get creative with the flavors and toppings. Today, we are going to talk about one of the most delicious cupcake recipes out there - Oreo Cupcakes! These cupcakes are a perfect blend of chocolate and cream, and the crunchy texture of the Oreo cookie just adds to the overall experience.
Ingredients
Before we get started with the recipe, let's take a look at the ingredients you will need:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
12 Oreo cookies, crushed
Instructions
Now that we have all the ingredients, let's move on to the instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners. 2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract. 5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. 6. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies. 7. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. 8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. 9. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
Now that the cupcakes are ready, let's move on to the frosting. For the frosting, you will need:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons milk
6 Oreo cookies, crushed
To make the frosting: 1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. 2. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar. 3. Stir in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. If the frosting is too thick, add another tablespoon of milk. 4. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies. 5. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes. 6. Garnish with additional Oreo cookies, if desired.
Nutrition
Now that we have gone through the recipe, let's take a look at the nutritional information for these cupcakes:
Serving size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 380
Total fat: 18g
Saturated fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 270mg
Total carbohydrates: 52g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugars: 38g
Protein: 4g
Conclusion
There you have it - a simple and delicious recipe for Oreo cupcakes! These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a family gathering, or just a treat for yourself. We hope you enjoy making and eating these cupcakes as much as we did. Don't forget to share your creations with us!
