Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting
Why I Love This Recipe
Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting
Ingredients You'll Need
CAKE
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cups cocoa powder
3 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
1 3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped Oreos
FROSTING
3/4 cups butter (softened)
4oz cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4-6 heaped tablespoons milk
1/3 cup crushed Oreos
Directions
Cake:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350
In a large mixing bowl combine all cake ingredients except the Oreos. Mix well. Stir in the Oreos by hand. Fill lined cupcake tins about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting:
Step 2
In a mixing bowl beat the butter, cream cheese, vanilla and salt until creamy and smooth. Add the powdered sugar and 4 TBS of milk. Beat well. If too thick add more milk, one TBS at a time. Stir in Oreos. Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes. Store covered at room temp for up to two days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
