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Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes

Irresistibly Moist Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes You’ll Love

Enjoy these Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes, a delightful twist on the classic dessert with a hidden Oreo surprise.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can swap for gluten-free flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder use unsweetened for best results
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt reduce if using salted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk can substitute with milk and 1 tsp of vinegar
  • 1 tsp white vinegar reacts with baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla recommended
  • 1/2 cup butter softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1 large egg no substitute recommended
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring omit for a chocolate twist
  • 6 Oreo cookies choose any variety you love
For the Oreo Buttercream Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream can swap with milk
  • 2 tbsp crushed Oreo cookies for decoration

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cupcake Liners

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, white vinegar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the large egg and red food coloring until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, then gently press an Oreo cookie into the center of each liner.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar, adding vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth.
  10. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies into the frosting and frost each cupcake generously.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes light and fluffy. Cool completely before frosting.

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