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Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes

Decadent Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes That Wow Every Bite

These Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes are a delightful treat with a hidden Oreo surprise, perfect for any occasion.
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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 Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt reduce if using salted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure for best flavor
  • 0.5 cups butter softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cups granulated sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 1 large egg no substitute recommended
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring omit for chocolate look
  • 12 cookies Oreo cookies any Oreo variety
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream or milk for lighter version
  • 0.5 cups crushed Oreo cookies

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, white vinegar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer.
  5. Beat in the egg and red food coloring until fully combined.
  6. Gently alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the batter, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, press an Oreo into each, then cover with more batter.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and heavy cream to make frosting.
  10. Fold in crushed Oreos, then pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing for a light texture. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to maintain shape. Customize flavors with different Oreo varieties or add espresso.

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