Oreo Sunflower Cupcakes feature rich chocolate cupcakes, vibrant yellow buttercream petals, and a signature Oreo center. A fun, festive dessert perfect for garden parties and birthdays!
Cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
¾ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup hot water or coffee
Buttercream:
1 cup unsalted butter
3½ cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk or cream
1½ tsp vanilla
Yellow and green gel food coloring
Decoration:
12 Oreo cookies
Piping bags and tips (petal and leaf)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pan.
Mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix egg, sugar, milk, oil, vanilla.
Combine wet and dry, then stir in hot water.
Divide into liners. Bake 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
Beat butter, add sugar gradually, then vanilla and milk. Color as needed.
Pipe yellow petals, press Oreo in center, add green leaves. Chill to set.
Frosting can be made in advance and stored in the fridge. Let cupcakes cool fully before decorating. Use gluten-free or dairy-free swaps as needed.