March break: 9 days away. And counting.
And I think my students are feeling it too. The promise of travel and time off is making some of them reluctant to do work: especially since we moved tests until after the break.
How does bribing students with cupcakes sound?
Joking, but for real. I think I have perfected these cupcakes. I have been making different versions of this cupcake for the past month. Not that I’m complaining of course. Taste testing cupcakes has become one of my specialities. But this one takes the cake.
Or, in this case, takes the cupcake.
..yup. I just did an awful dad joke. And I have no shame in it.
Ever since I made my Oreo Surprise Cupcakes back in November, I have become obsessed with adding a cupcake to the bottom of my cupcakes. It’s great, because it makes it so easy to remove the cupcakes from the paper wrapping.
Also, it makes them look super impressive without that much work.
I know that these Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes with Oreo Frosting are a month late for Valentine’s Day (as I usually am for these kinds of things), but I would like to think of every day as Valentine’s Day. Meaning: teacher life means I am too busy for these kinds of things, and I show my love through cupcakes year round.
Now let me at ’em!
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar
- 4 Tbsp salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 18 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- red food coloring gel
- 12 Oreos (1 for each cupcake)
Frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-6 tsp milk of choice
- 6 Oreos, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the milk and 1/2 Tablespoon of vinegar. Set aside to “sour”.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 4 Tablespoons butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, and beat until fully combined. Mix in the cocoa powder and vanilla.
- Slowly add in half of the “soured” milk. Add in half of the flour, and mix until combined. Add in the remaining milk and flour until fully incorporated.
- Add in the baking soda and vinegar, and mix until smooth. Add in the food coloring until your desired shade.
- Place an Oreo in each cavity of the prepared muffin pan, then divide the batter evenly.
- Place in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- To make the frosting, mix together all of the frosting ingredients in a large bowl. Add in more or less milk, depending on your desired consistency.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, place the frosting in a ziplock bag with a corner clipped, or a piping bag. Swirl the frosting on each individual cupcake.
Gosh I can never perfect having a cookie at the bottom of my cupcakes. I LOVE the sound of these. And if I were your student, I would love to be bribed by this.
What great looking cupcakes! Does the Oreo stay kind of crunchy? Or does it sort of meld in with the cupcake? Either way I'm sure I'd love it.
Crazy! In a good way. GREG
cupcakes are looking so delightful. I will love to eat share the one with me 🙂
These are some of my favourites!
My favourite red oreo cupcakes. thanks for sharing this recipe
They are my favourite too 🙂
I love everything about these! The oreo bottom is a fun little surprise and the frosting was delicious!
So glad you liked it! 🙂
wow that oreo frosting really hits the spot. It was super tasty. I can’t wait to make this recipe again
Yay!!
These are full on amazing! I loved the addition of the Oreos. Thank you!
So glad it worked out for you 🙂
I love this Oreo buttercream! Cookies and cream. So sweet and tasty! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcomg!
This was everything a gourmet dessert should be, and then some! Loved the balance of red velvet with Oreo; the best way to satisfy my sweet tooth, indeed! Delicious!
So glad you liked it 😉