I have always been a huge fan of Oreo cookies. From the creamy filling to the mouthwatering chocolate cookie, Oreos never fail to satisfy my sweet tooth cravings. But what if I told you that you could take your love for Oreos to the next level? Yes, you heard me right. Today, I am going to share with you an incredibly easy and quick recipe for making Oreo cupcakes in the microwave!
Gather Your Ingredients
Before we jump into the baking process, let’s make sure we have everything we need to make these delectable Oreo cupcakes. Here are the ingredients you’ll require:
For the cupcake batter:
For the frosting:
Now that we have all our ingredients in place, let’s move on to the baking process.
Mixing the Cupcake Batter
To start, I like to prepare all my ingredients before diving into the recipe. So grab two bowls, one large and one small.
In the large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In the smaller bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat the wet ingredients until well combined.
Next, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and gently fold them together. Make sure not to overmix the batter; a few lumps are perfectly fine. Now, carefully fold in the crushed Oreo cookies until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Microwaving the Cupcakes
Now comes the exciting part – microwaving the cupcakes! Take microwave-safe cupcake liners and place them in a microwave-safe baking dish or tray. Fill each liner about two-thirds full with the cupcake batter you just prepared.
Place the tray in your microwave and cook the cupcakes on high for about 2-3 minutes. The cooking time may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave, so keep a close eye on them. You’ll know they’re done when a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Once they are cooked, remove the cupcakes from the microwave and let them cool down for a few minutes. Take this time to prepare the frosting.
Whipping Up the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until it becomes light and fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue beating until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and milk, and beat for another couple of minutes until the frosting reaches a smooth consistency.
Now, it’s time to add the star ingredient – crushed Oreo cookies! Fold in the crushed Oreos until they are evenly distributed throughout the frosting. The Oreo crumbs will give your frosting a delightful crunch.
Decorate and Enjoy!
Now that our cupcakes have cooled down and our frosting is ready, it’s time to bring them together. Take a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and fill it with the Oreo frosting. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes in a decorative pattern or simply spread it on top using a spatula.
For an extra touch of Oreo goodness, you can place half an Oreo cookie on top of each cupcake as a delightful garnish.
And voila! In just a few simple steps, you have created mouthwatering Oreo cupcakes using your microwave. These cupcakes are perfect for satisfying a sudden craving or for whipping up a quick dessert for unexpected guests.
So, why not take a break from traditional baking and try this quick and easy recipe? I assure you that these Oreo cupcakes will win the hearts of everyone who tastes them. Happy baking!