Vanilla Oreo Cupcakes

Name: Vanilla Oreo Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 175 g Butter or baking spread (softened, unsalted); 175 g Caster sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 3 Eggs (large); 175 g Self raising flour; 12 Oreo biscuits; 200 g Butter (softened, unsalted); 400 g Icing sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 2-3 tbsp Milk; 100 g Oreo biscuits (crushed); 12 Oreo biscuits

09/08/2019 by thebakingexplorer 40 Comments

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These Vanilla Oreo Cupcakes are the best Oreo cupcakes for Oreo lovers! Hidden at the bottom of the cupcake is an Oreo biscuit that's baked into them, then they're topped with Oreo buttercream and another Oreo biscuit on top. They're basically Oreo heaven!

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Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

Make sure all your ingredients (particularly the butter and eggs) are at room temperature before you start baking.
For the best flavour, make sure to use a good quality vanilla extract and not an essence.
I used a baking spread for the cupcakes and unsalted butter for the buttercream.
You can decorate these cupcakes with any Oreo flavour variety.
Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to make Vanilla Oreo Cupcakes

To make the cupcakes, mix together the butter and sugar, then mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.

Then add the self raising flour and mix until smooth. Place an Oreo biscuit into the cupcake cases.

Add the cupcake batter on top of the Oreos. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Make the buttercream by mixing butter, icing sugar, milk and vanilla extract together. Then stir in Oreo crumbs. Pipe it onto the cupcakes, then add an Oreo biscuit on top.

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

How long do the cupcakes last for and can they be frozen?

They will last for 5 days in an airtight container in a cool place, however they are much nicer and fresher when eaten within 3 days of making them. You can freeze the cupcakes, either with the buttercream or without (but do not freeze the Oreo on top). Freeze them in an airtight container, or freeze until solid on a plate then wrap in cling film. Make sure to remove the cling film as soon as you take them out to defrost, otherwise it could ruin the buttercream. You can also freeze the buttercream separately in an airtight container.

Can you make the cupcakes with plain/all purpose flour?

Self raising flour, which is very commonly used in the UK where I am based, already contains a raising agent and a little salt too. Therefore if you want to swap it for plain or all purpose flour, you will need to add some baking powder and also a little salt if you like. Some people like to add salt to cake recipes and some don't, so I'll leave that up to you as it won't affect the bake. The general advice is to add 2 teaspoons baking powder (a measuring teaspoon, not the kind you stir your coffee with) per every 200g plain or all purpose flour. So for this recipe you'd need to add 1 + ½ teaspoons baking powder. Please note, I have not tested this recipe using plain or all purpose flour.

Do you need an electric mixer to make this recipe?

While you can absolutely make this recipe with a wooden spoon and some elbow grease, I do recommend using an electric mixer for the best results. The cupcakes will be lighter and fluffier when made with an electric mixer. The buttercream will also be smoother. You don't have to use an expensive stand mixer either, you can get electric hand whisks for as little as £10!

Can these cupcakes be made gluten free?

Yes! For gluten free you can replace the self raising flour with a gluten free self raising flour blend. If you only have a gluten free plain flour blend, you will need to add additional baking powder. The general advice is to add 2 tsp baking powder per 200g flour, so for this recipe you'd need to add 1 + ½ teaspoons additional baking powder. You may also like to add ¼ tsp xanthan gum for better texture. You will also need to replace the Oreos with a gluten free cookies and cream biscuit alternative. Both Sainsburys and Asda offer a gluten free cookies and cream biscuits in their free from sections. You can also buy gluten free Oreos in some parts of the world and via Amazon. Please do check the labels for everything you use to make the cupcakes if you are serving it to someone with an allergy or intolerance.

Can these cupcakes be made dairy free?

For a dairy free version, use a dairy free baking spread and dairy free milk for the cupcakes and the buttercream. For the buttercream I recommend using a block butter alternative, such as Flora Plant or the Stork Baking Block, for best results. Please do check the labels for everything you use to make the cupcakes if you are serving it to someone with an allergy or intolerance.

More tips for making the Vanilla Oreo Cupcakes:

Make sure to use an open star nozzle to pipe the buttercream onto the cupcakes. The Oreo crumbs will get stuck in a closed star tip or a very small tip
The Oreo biscuits will go soft after being in contact with the buttercream for a while, so add them as close to serving the cupcakes as you can
You can use any Oreo flavour for the cupcakes - mint, peanut butter, strawberry, you decide!

Troubleshooting

My number one tip for getting the best results is to read through this whole page of tips and recommendations before starting, and follow the recipe exactly. If you have any questions about this recipe, or if something went wrong and you need help, please use the comment form below and I will get back to you. You can also get in touch with me on my Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to hear from you!

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