Oreo Cupcake Delight (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour.
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½ cup cocoa powder.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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½ teaspoon baking soda.
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¼ teaspoon salt.
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened.
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1 cup sugar.
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2 large eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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½ cup milk.
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12 Oreo cookies, halved.
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting).
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3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting).
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting).
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2 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting).
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6 crushed Oreos (for frosting).
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth and well combined.
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Place an Oreo cookie half at the bottom of each cupcake liner (cream side up if desired). Fill each liner with the prepared batter about two-thirds full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
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For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
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Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, and beat until soft and fluffy. Gently stir in the crushed Oreos.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously and top each one with an Oreo half.
Notes:
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Tip: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid the frosting melting.