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Death by Oreo Cupcakes

Decadent Death by Oreo Cupcakes for the Ultimate Treat

Indulge in Death by Oreo Cupcakes, featuring Oreo cookies, vanilla batter, and creamy Oreo buttercream frosting for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 2 packages Oreo Cookies About 24-36 cookies
  • 2 batches Vanilla Cupcake Batter Double a simple vanilla cake recipe
Oreo Buttercream Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 sticks Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 2 lbs Powdered Sugar Sift to avoid lumps
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Substitutes like milk can be used
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract For added flavor
  • Mini Oreo Cookies for decorative garnishing Add fun topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cupcake Pan
  • piping bag
  • Oven

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful liners. Place one whole Oreo cookie at the bottom of each liner.
  2. Prepare a double batch of your favorite vanilla cupcake batter, mixing until just combined.
  3. Crush about 25 Oreo cookies into chunky pieces and fold them into the batter.
  4. Fill the cupcake liners about ¾ full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  5. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat 2 sticks of room-temperature unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Slowly add sifted powdered sugar while mixing on low, then incorporate ½ cup of heavy cream.
  3. Mix in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and ⅛ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Blend in finely ground Oreo cookies into your buttercream.
Final Assembly
  1. Frost each cooled cupcake generously with the Oreo buttercream, creating swirls or peaks.
  2. Top with a Mini Oreo cookie for a charming finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for the best frosting texture and keep an eye on cupcakes to avoid overbaking.

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