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Chocolate Cupcakes with Oreo Buttercream

Chocolate Cupcakes with Oreo Buttercream
40min Total Time
12 people Servings
Easy Difficulty
Budget Cost
320 kcal Calories

It’s time to get your cupcake game on, because you won’t believe the deliciousness of these Chocolate Cupcakes with Oreo Buttercream!

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Ingredients

12
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Oreo cookies, crushed for topping

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

2

Line cupcake pan with liners

3

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt

4

Add oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk; mix until smooth

5

Stir in crushed Oreo cookies

6

Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter

7

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean

8

Let cool completely on wire rack

9

For frosting, beat butter until creamy

10

Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream

11

Mix in crushed Oreo cookies

12

Frost cooled cupcakes and top with extra Oreo crumbs

Pro Tips

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixingnDouble the frosting recipe for a richer topping

Troubleshooting

Too crumbly? Check baking powder's freshnessnIf dry, add a touch more cream

Recipe Variations

Add mint extract for mint chocolate flavornSwirl in peanut butter for nutty twist

Serving Suggestions

Perfect with coffee or milknDecorate with extra Oreos on top

Nutrition Facts

320
Calories
3g
Protein
45g
Carbs
15g
Fat
2g
Fiber
30g
Sugar
200mg
Sodium
45mg
Cholesterol

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overmixing will result in dense cupcakesnBaking too long will dry them out

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use different cookies?

Yes, any chocolate cookie works great.

How do I store leftovers?

Keep in an airtight container at room temp.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Substitute with gluten-free flour blend.

How long do they last?

Fresh for about three days covered.

Can I freeze the cupcakes?

Yes, freeze unfrosted cupcakes for later.

Reviews

Snowy Lee
Mar 13, 2026
These cupcakes are a hit every time!
Raj Patel
Mar 14, 2026
Really good, but frosting was too sweet for me.
Maria Garcia
Mar 21, 2026
Soft, moist, and my family loves them!
Ahmed Khan
Feb 24, 2026
Easy to make, but make extra frosting!
Chen Liu
Mar 13, 2026
Decadent and delicious - everyone wanted seconds!
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