Boozy Oreo Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus 2 tablespoons )
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg ( room temp.)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup vanilla cream ale
• 1/4 cup water (heated to boil)
• 1 tsp instant coffee granules
• 1/3 cup Oreo cookies (crushed)
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup finely crushed Oreo crumbs
• extra Oreos (for decorating)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Chocolate cupcakes: ---

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

3. 3

   Line your muffin pans with cupcake liners and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, add together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, sift to combine.

5. 5

   Add in the sugar and brown sugar, and stir until combined.

6. 6

   Add the Oreo cookie pieces, oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla cream ale, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.

7. 7

   Add the instant coffee to the 4 cup boiling water and mix until dissolved.

8. 8

   Add the coffee to the mixing bowl and mix.

9. 9

   Pour the batter in the cupcake liners, filling each one 3/4 of the way full.

10. 10

    Bake at 350°F for 17-20 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove the cupcakes from the oven, and transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool

12. 12

    --- To make Oreo frosting: ---

13. 13

    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.

14. 14

    Add the butter on medium speed and beat for 1 minute.

15. 15

    Add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing to combine.

16. 16

    Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract.

17. 17

    Mix on medium-high speed until the mixture is combined.

18. 18

    Add the Oreo crumbs on low-speed and combine.

19. 19

    Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

20. 20

    Garnish each cupcake with a mini Oreo, if desired.