Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolatey cupcakes and cookies and cream frosting? Oreo Cupcakes are the ultimate treat for kids and adults alike. I’ve added this recipe to my website because it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at parties, birthdays, or whenever you need an indulgent pick-me-up. These cupcakes originated as a fun twist on classic chocolate cupcakes, inspired by America’s favorite sandwich cookie — Oreos! Today, they’re enjoyed around the world, bringing a smile to every bite. This recipe is easy enough for beginners and fun to make with family, promising joy for everyone who bakes and eats them. Click the link below to access the full Instagram Recipe!
Oreo Cupcakes
Description
These Oreo Cupcakes are moist, rich, and packed with chocolate flavor. Filled with luscious ganache and topped with a creamy cookies-and-cream frosting, they’re an irresistible dessert perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
For the Ganache:
For the Cookies and Cream Frosting:
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with liners.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vegetable oil, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients. In a small cup, dissolve the instant coffee in the boiling water and add this mixture to the bowl.
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Combine: Gently stir all the ingredients together until just combined.
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Fill the Liners: Distribute the batter evenly into the 12 cupcake liners.
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Bake: Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool.
For the Ganache Filling:
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Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
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Add Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes without stirring.
For the Cookies and Cream Frosting:
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
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Add the vanilla extract and salt, and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar.
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Gently fold in the finely crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
