Savor these airy, light, and incredibly moist cupcakes with a surprise chocolate ganache center and a luscious cookies & cream buttercream frosting.
For the Cupcake (Yields 6 cupcakes):
- 100g Milk (either unsweetened almond milk or your preferred whole milk)
- 1/4 tsp White Vinegar
- 70g Granulated Sugar
- 30g Canola Oil
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 5g Corn Starch
- 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/8 tsp Baking Soda
- 75g All-Purpose Flour
- A pinch of Salt
- 6 Cookies (Oreo or a similar choice)
Method:
- Begin by combining milk and vinegar in a bowl. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- Introduce sugar, oil, and vanilla extract to the milk mixture, stirring until the sugar almost dissolves.
- Sift all the dry ingredients together and fold them into the wet mixture.
- Place a cookie at the base of each cupcake liner. Pour in the batter over the cookie.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13-15 minutes or until the cupcakes are firm to touch.
For the Milk Chocolate Ganache:
- 50g Milk Chocolate (either chips or couverture chocolate bar)
- 25g Heavy Whipping Cream
Method:
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate and cream.
- Microwave for about 15 seconds. Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Oreo Buttercream Frosting:
- 110g Butter
- 30g Powdered Sugar (1)
- 100g Powdered Sugar (2)
- 25ml Milk (almond milk or your choice)
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 4-5 Crushed Cookies (Oreo or similar)
Method:
- Using an electric whisk or paddle attachment, whip the butter for 4-5 minutes on medium speed until it turns fluffy.
- Incorporate powdered sugar (1) and continue beating for another 2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, blend powdered sugar (2) with milk until the sugar dissolves. Gradually add this mixture to the buttercream along with the salt. Beat for about 5-10 minutes or more if required, to achieve a fluffy and silky consistency.
- Finally, fold in the finely crushed cookies.
Assembly:
- Once the cupcakes have cooled, create a small cavity in the center of each one and fill with the prepared chocolate ganache.
- Generously frost the cupcakes with the Oreo buttercream.
Dive into these delightful treats and enjoy the layered flavors of chocolate and cookies & cream! 🧁🍫🍪
