Vanilla Oreo Cupcakes are of my family’s favorite cupcakes. They are OH SO GOOD and super easy to make. You can make them from scratch using one of my go-to recipes or you can use your favorite box cake mixes. Just add Oreos! I’ve made them dozens of times and eat they they are a crowd-pleaser! FYI: In the background lurks another delicious treat: Chocolate Mousse Filled Cupcake.
I make my Vanilla Oreo cupcakes using Pastry Affair’s Vanilla Cupcakes recipe. It’s easy to make, it’s moist, it is just plain delicious. I’d write the recipe down here for you here, but I followed her recipe to a T – didn’t change a thing, so I’ll just send you her way for it, to give credit (and traffic) where it’s due. Actually, I did add one thing – Oreos! Depending on how Oreo-y you like it, just add about 16 crumbled Oreos to the batter and mix well. So easy!
The first taste-test occurred as Sweetie and I enjoyed some peaceful coffee and experimental cupcake time Monday morning. He LOVED it, even without any frosting!
To top off the cupcakes, I used my all-time favorite store-bought frosting: Betty Crocker’s Whipped Vanilla Frosting. This is by far the most delicious frosting-in-a-can I’ve ever had. It’s actually better than any homemade frosting I’ve ever made myself and in my opinion, even parallels some ‘real’ (ie not grocery store) bakeries I’ve gone to. I am still in search of that perfect vanilla frosting recipe, so please let me know if you run across one! The traditional buttercream recipes are too buttery and sweet and the whipped ones are well, too light, even if you add gelatin to thicken things up. I really need to try combining the two sometime. I dusted the tops of these with crushed cookies from a single ‘sandwich’ minus the cream in the middle,
And for the record, the cupcakes were a hit with the girls, too. Little Sis said it was the BEST cupcake she’s ever ever EVER had!! And Big Sis has never run across a cupcake she doesn’t like (go figure, coming from an otherwise picky “healthy food eater”) and devoured it up.
I often make extra cupcakes to freeze for future use, aka emergency cupcakes. They’re perfect to send along with my girls to birthday parties since they have nut allergies and you can’t always trust the cake being served. They’re great for school/sporting events, unexpected guests, and even for just plain lunch treats when I’m feeling very generous. They thaw beautifully: just take one out of the freezer as we’re heading out to a party and it’s perfectly thawed by cake time. And, yes, I do freeze them with frosting.
I made these for a volleyball party, but this time topped with a Mini Oreo for extra flair.
Big Sis took some with her to her last tournament of the season in SC with her daddy. I couldn’t make it because Little Sis’ weekend was jam-packed with soccer testing, game and a tourney, too, so I’m making these cupcakes as a big congrats for a pretty successful season! Go CASL U11 Ladies Red South!
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Hey girl! My picks are up from the party I co-hosted at Diana Rambles earlier this month! You were one of them! Hop over to http://www.dianarambles.com to check it out!
Shelley
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Sweeeeeet! Thanks SO much, Shelley!! I'm honored! 🙂
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Thanks soooo much, Diana!!! 🙂
Freezing frosted cupcakes?! THERE'S something I never thought of! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
Thank YOU, Anyonita! 🙂
Oh wow! These cupcakes look amazing! I am co-hosting Diana's Pin Me party this week and would like to invite you to link up at Party In Polka Dots. It's a Monday party and is LIVE right now!
Shelley
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Thank you SO much, Shelley! All linked up and thanks for the invite! 🙂
Love these! Pinned to my "food, food, food" board 🙂
Thanks so much, LuAnne! 🙂
Would love for you to share this at my link up where we pin all those who join to our party board http://myfashionforwardblog.com/all-things-pretty-11
All linked up, Leslie! Thanks so much for the invite and stopping by! 🙂
These look delicious! I just made some Oreo cookie cupcakes this week and dropped an Oreo on the bottom of each cupcake. I like the crumbled look of yours better!
Awww, thanks so much, Ana! I must say, they were pretty tasty, w/ those bits of oreos scattered here and there. But I bet yours were still pretty yummy! 😉
Oreo cookies are our favorite, so Oreo cupcakes probably will be, too! Awesome idea, so thanks for sharing. 🙂
Blessings,
Kim @ Curtain Queen
Haha! I certainly hope so!! Can't go wrong with Oreos anything! 🙂 Appreciate you stopping by and leaving a note. 🙂
YUM! I am an Oreo addict, so these are right up my alley! I'm definitely pinning this for later!!
Heather @ http://www.workfromhomewithkids.net
Haha!! Hope you love these too! Thanks for stopping by Heather! 🙂
Those look delicious and I am pretty sure that I can easily make them vegan- yum! Here from the Mostly Homemade Monday's link up.
Thank you Kelly! I bet they will be just as yummy vegan. 🙂 Thank so much for stopping by!
Loved the crunch that Oreos provided in the cupcakes! If you like Oreo ice cream, you'll love you these. And the mousse version…. goes without saying.
hee hee. Thanks, Sweetie. <3
Yum! These look so tasty!
must say, they were pretty darn good! 🙂
i love big sis' picture – serious cupcake eatin'
Hee hee. That girl is serious about her treats. I don't know WHERE she gets THAT from! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Meehee. 🙂
Wow! These look amazing. I wish that I could have one now.
Awww, thanks Kathy! I wish I could give you one right now! 🙂