BF's mom is turning 50 next week, and we're having a surprise party for her today. I made these babies:
Oreo Cupcakes. SO DELICIOUS. Quite possibly one of the best cupcakes I've ever had. Here's the recipe:
Cake
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cups Hershey's cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
10 oreos, crushed in a food processor
Add all of the dry ingredients in a bowl, save for the oreo crumbs. Whisk together thoroughly. Add in wet ingredients, save for the water. Beat until well combined. Stir in the water. Fold in the oreo crumbs.
Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees.
Frosting
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons water
1 lb confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon meringue powder (I left this out)
14 oreos, crushed in a food processor
Cream the butter, water, and vanilla. Stir in the confectioner's sugar until combined. Fold in the oreo crumbs.
Frost and top with an oreo cookie. Voila!