Oreo Owl Cupcakes (Printable)
Chocolate cupcakes decorated as playful owls using Oreos, frosting, and colorful candy details.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup milk
09 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Frosting
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
13 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
14 - 2-3 tbsp milk
15 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Decoration
16 - 24 Oreo cookies, double-stuffed preferred
17 - 24 brown chocolate candies for pupils
18 - 12 orange or yellow chocolate candies for beaks
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Whisk eggs and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; blend until combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
05 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
06 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add vanilla and 2 tbsp milk; beat until fluffy, adding more milk if needed for spreading consistency.
07 - Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
08 - Carefully twist Oreos apart, keeping cream on one side. Place two halves cream-side up on each cupcake.
09 - Press a brown candy on each eye for pupils. Position an orange or yellow candy below the eyes as the beak. Optionally, use Oreo halves without cream on top corners as eyebrows.
10 - Serve and enjoy your whimsical owl cupcakes.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The moment someone spots these adorable owls at a party, expect instant smiles and reaching hands
- They taste even better than they look, with rich chocolate cake and buttery frosting you will want to eat by the spoonful
02 -
- Twisting Oreos apart takes a gentle touch so try practicing with a few extras before decorating your actual cupcakes
- Room temperature cupcakes frost much more smoothly than cold ones so plan accordingly
03 -
- Double stuffed Oreos are worth seeking out because the thicker cream layer stays intact better when twisted apart
- Use clean tweezers or the tip of a knife to position tiny candy pieces without getting frosting all over your fingers