Description
Soft And Rich Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes are the kind of dessert that instantly gets attention from the first glance and the first bite. They combine the velvety texture of classic red velvet cake with the irresistible crunch and cream-filled flavor of Oreo cookies, creating a bakery-style treat that feels perfect for parties, holidays, birthdays, or anytime you want an easy recipe that looks impressive. These cupcakes are a great choice when you need quick dessert ideas, fun food ideas for celebrations, or a make-ahead sweet treat that everyone loves. With their moist crumb, rich cookies-and-cream frosting, and beautiful presentation, they fit right in with easy dessert recipes, party desserts, holiday baking, and homemade cupcake ideas.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
6 whole Oreo cookies
2 tablespoons Oreo crumbs
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a standard muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg, sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and vibrant.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely.
8. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy and fluffy.
9. Add the powdered sugar gradually, then mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth and pipeable.
10. Fold in the finely crushed Oreo cookies until evenly distributed through the frosting.
11. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes in generous swirls.
12. Garnish each cupcake with Oreo crumbs and a whole or halved Oreo cookie before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter and the most even cupcake texture.
Crush the Oreos finely for the frosting so the piping tip does not clog and the swirls stay neat and smooth.
Always let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting or the buttercream will soften and slide off.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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