Description
Delight in these Red Velvet Crush Cupcakes featuring moist, tender red velvet cupcakes topped with creamy homemade cream cheese frosting and a crunchy Oreo cookie crumble. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat, these cupcakes combine classic flavors with a fun, textured twist.
Ingredients
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For the Red Velvet Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Oreo Cookie Crumble:
- 12 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Garnish (Optional):
- Additional Oreo cookie crumbs
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Velvet Cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in between. Mix the cocoa powder and red food coloring with a bit of water to form a paste, then add it to the butter mixture and mix well. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating continuously until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Prepare the Oreo Cookie Crumble: In a small bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter until well mixed and the crumbs are coated.
- Assemble the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top of each. Sprinkle the Oreo cookie crumble evenly over the frosting and gently press to help it stick. For a decorative touch, garnish with additional Oreo crumbs or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to cool the cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can use regular or reduced-fat cream cheese for the frosting depending on your preference.
- For a deeper red color, add an extra teaspoon of red food coloring if desired.
- Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Allow refrigerated cupcakes to come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
