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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Boozy Oreo Cupcakes

    Published: Aug 19, 2018 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Can't decide between dessert and that after-dinner cocktail? These Boozy Oreo Cupcakes are the perfect treat. Chocolate cupcakes are infused with rich flavor from coffee and vanilla-cream ale, then topped with a homemade Oreo frosting. Yum! 

    boozy oreo cupcakes being served

    You all know that I have an insatiable sweet tooth, and a little bit of a chocolate addiction.

    So naturally, I love Oreo cookies. I mean who doesn't love Oreo cookies? They remind me of childhood.

    So I thought I would go ahead and make my own grown-up treat, using my favorite Oreo cookies. And what could be better for a grown-up treat than boozy cupcakes?

    These decadent chocolate cupcakes get a dash of coffee and vanilla cream ale, for incredibly rich flavors. And we'll make our own Oreo frosting to finish them off.

    boozy oreo cupcakes and bottle of vanlla ale

    Let's Make Boozy Oreo Cupcakes

    These Oreo cupcakes start off with a pretty basic chocolate cake recipe as the base. We add in a bit of instant coffee for a nice, rich flavor. We fold in some Oreo cookie pieces, for a little texture. And of course - a dash of vanilla cream ale for the booze factor.

    oreo cupcake batter being mixed

    I used the Not Your Father's Vanilla Cream Ale, which I've been seeing at most grocery stores. But if you don't have that available, you can substitute your favorite dark beer or ale instead. A nice, chocolate porter or hazelnut ale would also be delicious in these Oreo cupcakes.

    The Oreo frosting is really the wow factor on these cupcakes. It just looks to good to be true.

    You'll need very fine Oreo crumbs for the frosting. The least messy way to pull this off is by placing a few Oreo cookies into a plastic bag, and then using a mallet to crush them. This will keep Oreos from flying all over your kitchen!

    crushing oreo cookies for frosting

    To make the frosting, you'll want to use an electric mixer to whip together butter, sugar, vanilla, whipping cream, and Oreo crumbs.

    Then pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes, and top each one with a cookie. Your Boozy Oreo Cupcakes are ready to enjoy.

    boozy oreo cupcakes on a serving tray

    For more cocktail-inspired desserts, check out these Gin and Tonic Tarts or this Pineapple-Rum ice cream. Cheers!

    Recipe

    Boozy Oreo Cupcakes

    Can't decide between dessert and that after-dinner cocktail? These Boozy Oreo Cupcakes are the perfect treat. Chocolate cupcakes are infused with rich flavor from coffee and vanilla-cream ale, then topped with a homemade Oreo frosting. 
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Keyword: chocolate cupcakes, Delicious Everyday, oreo cupcakes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 510kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    For the chocolate cupcakes:

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 2 tablespoons
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ¾ tsp baking powder
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 large egg room temp.
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup vanilla cream ale
    • ¼ cup water heated to boil
    • 1 tsp instant coffee granules
    • ⅓ cup Oreo cookies crushed

    For the Oreo frosting:

    • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup finely crushed Oreo crumbs

    Optional:

    • extra Oreos for decorating
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    Instructions

    Chocolate cupcakes:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Line your muffin pans with cupcake liners and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, add together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, sift to combine.
    • Add in the sugar and brown sugar, and stir until combined.
    • Add the Oreo cookie pieces, oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla cream ale, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
    • Add the instant coffee to the 4 cup boiling water and mix until dissolved.
    • Add the coffee to the mixing bowl and mix.
    • Pour the batter in the cupcake liners, filling each one ¾ of the way full.
    • Bake at 350°F for 17-20 minutes.
    • Remove the cupcakes from the oven, and transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool

    To make Oreo frosting:

    • Prepare the frosting in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer.
    • Add the butter on medium speed and beat for 1 minute.
    • Add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing to combine.
    • Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract.
    • Mix on medium-high speed until the mixture is combined.
    • Add the Oreo crumbs on low-speed and combine.
    • Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
    • Garnish each cupcake with a mini Oreo, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 3gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 565IUCalcium: 49mgIron: 2.2mg
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    1. Van says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      I find your Boozy Oreo Cupcakes so easy to make. My niece will surely love this. The nutritional facts is surely good. Thanks for sharing.

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