These Oreo cupcakes combine the beloved flavor of Oreos with the rich, indulgent texture of chocolate cake, making them an irresistible treat. Each cupcake is infused with coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor and topped with light, fluffy homemade whipped cream and an Oreo cookie for the perfect finishing touch. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering or simply as a special treat for yourself.
Why You’ll Love This:
If you’re a fan of Oreos and cupcakes, this recipe is a dream come true. The addition of coffee deepens the chocolate flavor, creating a rich and moist cake base, while the homemade whipped cream adds a creamy contrast that elevates this dessert from good to extraordinary.
Perfect Occasion:
Oreo cupcakes are ideal for birthday parties, celebrations, or as a fun baking project to do with kids. They’re also perfect for serving at casual get-togethers or as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Decoration Tips:
For an extra festive touch, crumble additional Oreo cookies and sprinkle them over the whipped cream topping. You could also drizzle the cupcakes with chocolate sauce or dust them with cocoa powder for added chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients:
- For the Cupcakes:
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 8 tablespoons coffee (cooled)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- For the Homemade Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- A splash of vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Topping:
- Oreo cookies
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, oil, coffee, and sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before topping.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the whipped cream by beating the whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Once cooled, top each cupcake with a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream.
- Place an Oreo cookie on top of each cupcake, or crumble the cookies and sprinkle them over the whipped cream.
Enjoy these delicious Oreo cupcakes, a delightful combination of moist chocolate cake, creamy whipped topping, and the crunchy texture of Oreo cookies!
