Oreo Sunflower Cupcakes
Oreo Sunflower Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of Oreo cookies with a fun and whimsical design. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or just a sweet weekend project, these cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. With a rich vanilla cake base infused with crushed Oreos and topped with creamy buttercream frosting, they bring joy to both kids and adults alike. The sunflower design adds a cheerful touch, making these cupcakes ideal for any celebration. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this creative baking idea!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Yellow food coloring
- 9 mini Oreos (cremes removed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the vanilla cake batter according to package instructions.
- Divide batter into liners and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Make buttercream by beating softened butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt until smooth.
- Color half of the frosting yellow; pipe white buttercream onto each cupcake as a base.
- Top each cupcake with an Oreo half and pipe yellow buttercream petals around it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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