• prep: 1 hr
• cook: 20 min
• total: 1 hr 20 min

servings:

Soft, light, moist chocolate cupcakes topped with an easy Oreo buttercream frosting. These Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes are the ultimate dessert for Oreo lovers!

• 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) boiling water
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules (optional, but recommended)
• 1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) heavy whipping cream
• ¾ cup finely crushed Oreo crumbs (about 9 Oreos)
• Optional: 16 mini Oreos

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