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a mini chocolate cupcake topped with an oreo.
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Mini Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes

These mini chocolate cupcakes are the perfect bite-sized desserts! The moist and rich chocolate batter is made in one bowl and then topped with the creamiest Oreo buttercream. This mini dessert is the best for parties and entertaining!

Equipment

  • mini cupcake pan
  • mini cupcake liners
  • paddle attachment
  • piping bag
  • large round tip

Ingredients

  • cup canola oil
  • cup granulated sugar
  • cup dark brown sugar
  • cup full-fat plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup dutch process cocoa powder
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup hot coffee

Homemade Oreo Crumb

  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ cup dutch process cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Cookies and Cream Buttercream

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, soft
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk, any kind
  • ½ cup crushed Oreo crumbs (homemade or store bought)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda salt, and cocoa powder and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the canola oil, sugar, and brown sugar.
  • Whisk in the yogurt, vanilla, and egg.
  • Sift in the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined.
  • Brew your hot coffee and add it to the bowl of batter. Whisk until just combined.
  • Scoop the batter into a lined mini cupcake pan until about ⅔ full.
  • Bake at 300F/149C for 13-14 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched. Allow the tray to cool completely before removing and frosting.

Homemade Oreo Crumb

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, corn starch, sugar, cocoa powder, and melted butter and mix well to combine. Spread the crumb out onto a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 20 minutes at 300 F/149 C. Let the baked crumb cool completely before using.

Making the Buttercream

  • In a mixing bowl add the room temperature butter. Using the paddle attachment, whip the butter on low for 1-2 minutes or until the butter is smooth and lump free.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix on low until combined, then increase the speed to medium and mix until light, white, and fluffy. Add the milk and mix 1 minute longer until combined.
  • Stop the mixer and add the homemade or store bought Oreo crumb. Mix on low until the cookie crumb is just combined.

Decorating

  • Fill a piping bag fitted with a large round tip with the Oreo buttercream. Frost each top moving in a swirl motion until the top of the cupcake is covered in frosting.
  • Sprinkle the tops of each with more Oreo crumb and enjoy!

Notes

Step by step process photos are provided above, in the body of this post.

expert baking tips

  • Always spoon measure your flour when baking: This means using a spoon to fluff the flour first, then spoon it into your measuring cup. This will give the most accurate results when baking without a kitchen scale.
  • Brew the coffee right before using: Super hot coffee will result in a super moist crumb.
  • Don't over mix the batter: Over mixing will result in a dense and tough crumb.
  • Use a mini cookie scoop: Use a small cookie scoop to fill the liners easily and for consistent sizes.
  • Don't overbake them: Overbaking them will result in a dry and crumbly cake.
  • Dark vs. light baking pans: Baking pans conduct heat differently depending on what color the pan is. If your pan is dark/black you should decrease the heat to 325 F/163 C.

storage & freezing

  • Room temperature: Once frosted, store them in a sealed container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
  • Refrigerator: Store the frosted or unfrosted cupcakes in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze the frosted or unfrosted cupcakes in a sealed container in the freezer for 2-3 weeks.
  • Make-ahead: Make the batter and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week!

recipe notes

  • Yield: This recipe yields about 28-30 minis.
  • Sizes: You can bake the batter into regular-sized cupcakes or even into a cake!
  • Gluten-free: Substitute the all-purpose flour for Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour!
  • Make-ahead: Store the batter in the fridge for up to 1 week!