Halloween Oreo Bat Cupcakes
Spooky, cute and delicious, these Halloween Oreo Bat Cupcakes are perfect for trick or treaters. Easy and great fun to make with kids!
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Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180C/ 350F and line a deep muffin tray with cupcake cases. Using a food processor crush 5 Oreo cookies to a fine crumb or add into a Ziploc bag and crushed with a rolling pin. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Alternatively, you can make the cake batter, in a large mixing bowl, by hand or with an electric hand whisk. Add the eggs, one at a time, to the creamed mixture. Whisk well between adding each egg. The mixture will become thick and frothy. Add the vanilla extract and mix through. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and sea salt together, then add to the mixture. Gently fold together until the cake batter is soft and smooth. Add the crushed Oreos to the cupcake batter and fold throguh until everything is well combined. Place another Oreo cookie in the bottom of each cupcake case. Then use an ice cream scoop to divide the batter between the cupcake cases, approximately 1 scoop per case. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
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How many cupcakes with the recipe make?
The recipe will make between 12-16 cupcakes, depending on how much batter you use for each of cupcake. An ice cream scoop is perfect for getting even cupcakes.
Can this recipe be made as a small batch?
Yes it can! If you don’t want to make a whole batch, the recipe can be easily scaled down. I usually make a half batch for us at home; and this will give me 6-9 cupcakes.
How should I store the cupcakes?
The cupcakes are best stored in an air-tight container at room temperature. You may find the Oreo bat will go a little soft because of the moisture from the buttercream. Any leftover buttercream can be keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, if stored in a sealable, air-tight container.
How long will the cupcakes last for?
The cupcakes are best eaten when they are freshly made, but if stored correctly they will last up to 3 days. The cupcakes can also be keep in the fridge, in an air-tight container, for up to 5 days. If keeping in the fridge, the cupcakes will dry out.
Can I freeze the cupcakes?
You can freeze the cupcakes for up to 1 month. Make sure the cupcakes are placed in a freezer-proof container or sealed in a ziploc bag before freezing and defrost thoroughly before eating. Its best to freeze them without them being iced or decorated. You can also freeze the buttercream or any leftover buttercream. Place the buttercream into a sealable, air-tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure to fully defrost the cupcakes and buttercream after room temperature before using.
Can I make the Oreo bats in advance?
Yes you can! I recommend making the bats first, to allow the chocolate time to set. Once made and the chocolate has set, keep the Oreo bats in an air-tight container until you are ready to decorate the cupcakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many cupcakes with the recipe make?
A: The recipe will make between 12-16 cupcakes, depending on how much batter you use for each of cupcake. An ice cream scoop is perfect for getting even cupcakes.
Q: Can this recipe be made as a small batch?
A: Yes it can! If you don't want to make a whole batch, the recipe can be easily scaled down. I usually make a half batch for us at home; and this will give me 6-9 cupcakes.
Q: How should I store the cupcakes?
A: The cupcakes are best stored in an air-tight container at room temperature. You may find the Oreo bat will go a little soft because of the moisture from the buttercream.Any leftover buttercream can be keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, if stored in a sealable, air-tight container.
Q: How long will the cupcakes last for?
A: The cupcakes are best eaten when they are freshly made, but if stored correctly they will last up to 3 days.The cupcakes can also be keep in the fridge, in an air-tight container, for up to 5 days. If keeping in the fridge, the cupcakes will dry out.
Q: Can I freeze the cupcakes?
A: You can freeze the cupcakes for up to 1 month. Make sure the cupcakes are placed in a freezer-proof container or sealed in a ziploc bag before freezing and defrost thoroughly before eating. Its best to freeze them without them being iced or decorated. You can also freeze the buttercream or any leftover buttercream. Place the buttercream into a sealable, air-tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.Make sure to fully defrost the cupcakes and buttercream after room temperature before using.
Q: Can I make the Oreo bats in advance?
A: Yes you can! I recommend making the bats first, to allow the chocolate time to set. Once made and the chocolate has set, keep the Oreo bats in an air-tight container until you are ready to decorate the cupcakes.
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