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Soft and Rich Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes

Indulge in these heavenly red velvet cupcakes featuring a delightful crunch of Oreos, topped with creamy frosting for a luscious texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting
  • Extra Oreo cookies for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
  4. Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is free of lumps and completely smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the mixture, allowing room for them to rise.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. Once cooled, generously frost each cupcake with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with extra crushed Oreo cookies for an extra treat.

Notes

For buttermilk, create a homemade version by mixing 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar and letting it sit for five minutes. Consider swapping refined sugar for a natural alternative like monk fruit sweetener for a healthier option.