Oreo Bottom Cheesecake Cupcakes with Cookies-and-Cream Swirl
Individual chocolate cupcakes with a crunchy Oreo base and creamy cookies-and-cream frosting. Combines moist chocolate cake, crushed Oreos, and a velvety topping for balanced texture and bold chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 175g all-purpose flour
- 50g sifted cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 175g unsalted butter, softened
- 225g caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 120ml milk, room temperature
- 115g cream cheese, softened
- 30ml cold heavy cream
- 150g powdered sugar
- 60g crushed Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line muffin tin with paper liners
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl
- In separate bowl, beat butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
- Stir in vanilla and milk
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients until smooth
- Fold in 100g of crushed Oreos to cake batter
- Fill liners 3/4 full and bake 20 minutes; let cool completely
- In another bowl, whip cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth
- Gently fold in powdered sugar and remaining 25g crushed Oreos
- Frost cooled cupcakes with cookies-and-cream buttercream
- Drizzle with melted chocolate glaze (simmer 25g cocoa powder, 15g butter, and 50g milk until smooth, then thicken with 20g crushed Oreos)
Notes
Ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature for consistent batter
Crush Oreos using a food processor or zip-top bag with rolling pin
Chill frosting 30 minutes before use for optimal texture
Store cupcakes refrigerated for up to 5 days
For dietary adjustments, use plant-based butter and cream cheese
Crush Oreos using a food processor or zip-top bag with rolling pin
Chill frosting 30 minutes before use for optimal texture
Store cupcakes refrigerated for up to 5 days
For dietary adjustments, use plant-based butter and cream cheese
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16g
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