Don't hate because I use box cake mixes!! I've tried several from scratch recipes and they never turn out as good as the box. If you have a no-fail, awesome recipe- shoot it my way. As for now, I use boxed cake mixes. :) The frosting is what makes a cupcake anyway and those are always made from scratch!
1 box devil's food cake mix (plus ingredients to make it)
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1 stick softened butter
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
4 c. confectioners sugar
a few T half and half or milk
1 bag Oreo cookies (24 plus 12 more for frosting)
1 bag mini Oreo cookies (for garnishing)
Mix cupcake batter according to box. When filling liners, put a little batter in, then place an Oreo in the middle, then finish putting batter on top of Oreo. Don't fill too much or your cupcakes will be huge and "muffin toppin'." Place in oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
Frosting:
Using an electric beater, mix together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, salt, and start pouring in a little sugar at a time on low speed. If it gets too stiff, pour in about 1 T half and half at a time in between sugar pours. In a food processor, pulse 12 Oreo cookies until very fine. If they are not fine, it will get stuck in your tip when piping and it won't be good! Beat until all is incorporated. Don't be scared to add more sugar or half and half if needed. It's something you kind of have to eyeball. Pipe frosting on cooled cupcakes. Add a mini Oreo on top to garnish.
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