Oreo Cupcake

Guess what?!?! Spring is definitely near=))) The temperature has been in the 70s all week and I couldn't be happier. I found the idea for these amazing sunflowers on pinterest, and because the center is made with an Oreo, I decided to make my Oreo cupcakes. These are definitely a crowd pleaser, and they are super easy to make!!

The reason everyone loves these is because of the Oreo in the bottom of the cupcake. All you have to do is put the batter on top, and bamb! You are the most amazing baker in town.

Recipe:

For the Cake:

~one box devil's food cake mix

~coffee

~Oreos

Mix the batter as the box says, substituting the water with coffee. Separate the Oreo and place the half with the frosting in the bottom of the liner, and then add batter on top. Bake at 350 for 18 minutes on the top shelf. Make sure you don't over bake the cupcakes, because burnt Oreo is disgusting!!!

For the Frosting:

~1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks or 1/2 pound), softened

~3-4 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar, SIFTED

~1/4 teaspoon table salt

~1 tablespoon vanilla extract

~up to 5 tablespoons half n half or heavy cream

Beat butter for a few minutes with a mixer, or until fluffy. Add 3 cups of powdered sugar and turn your mixer on the lowest speed (so the sugar doesn’t blow everywhere) until the sugar has been incorporated with the butter. Increase mixer speed to medium and add vanilla extract, salt, and 3 tablespoons of milk/cream and beat for 3 minutes. If your frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add remaining sugar. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add remaining milk 1 tablespoons at a time.