How to Make the Perfect Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes: A 7-Step Guide
These chocolate Oreo cupcakes are moist, decadent, and topped with a creamy Oreo frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 12
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 42 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.75 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 0.75 cup Hot coffee
- 15 Oreo Oreo cookies crushed
Oreo Buttercream Frosting
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 6 Oreo Oreo cookies finely crushed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in hot coffee and crushed Oreos. The batter will be thin.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Oreo Buttercream: In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract and crushed Oreos.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with Oreo buttercream. Garnish with additional Oreo pieces, if desired.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and fresh ingredients. Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature.