Red Velvet Oreo Cupcakes

Kenna loves Oreos! So it only makes sense that we made Oreo cupcakes for her birthday. It also only makes sense that they were in penguin cupcake liners since she loves penguins too. So a shout out to an awesome sister and Happy Birthday! I freakin love you!

Cake:
1 box red velvet cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 c sour cream
1/2 c buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
Oreos

Frosting:
10 Oreos (just the cookie, scrape off middle)
1/2 c softened butter
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tsp vanilla
4 c powdered sugar
heavy whipping cream
Oreos for decoration

 

Line pans with cupcake liners and put an Oreo in the bottom of each. 

Sift cake mix into a small bowl and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil, sour cream, buttermilk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Stir in cake mix.  

Scoop batter over each Oreo to fill the liners about 3/4 full.

Bake at 350 for 16 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool.

Oreo Frosting: Take your Oreo cookies (just the chocolate pieces and not the filling) and crush in a plastic bag using a rolling pin. If you have a food processor that works the best! Sift your finely crushed Oreos to remove any lumps, because if you use a piping bag any big cookie pieces will clog it. In a stand mixer, beat butter and cream cheese. Add vanilla extract and a little whipping cream and slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Fold in crushed Oreos. Don't stir too much or the frosting will turn a gross (yet delicious) grey color.

Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with extra Oreos.

Recipe from: Your Cup of Cake