Description
Indulge in soft, fluffy cupcakes topped with creamy Oreo frosting for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup crème fraîche or cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 6–8 Oreo cookies (for frosting and decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 12-cup cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla in another bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Frost with a mixture of crème fraîche (or cream cheese), powdered sugar, and crushed Oreos.
- Decorate with additional crushed Oreos on top.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with ingredients and toppings for personalized variations!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, Oreo, frosting, dessert, baking