Peanut Butter Oreo & Cream Cupcakes

Marble cupcakes with a surprise cream cheese and peanut butter Oreo center, topped with Oreo Peanut Butter & Cream frosting

Servings

Calories 147kcal

Author Sara

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare cake batter as directed on package; set aside.
Beat together the cream cheese, egg and sugar in a small bowl until well mixed.
Put a heaping tablespoon of the vanilla batter from the cake mix into each of the lined muffin cups.
Put a teaspoon of the fudge batter from the cake mix into each of the cups and swirl with a knife to make a marbled effect.
Spoon ½ tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture over the marbled batter in each of the cups.
Top the cream cheese with a mini cookie and cover with another tablespoon of vanilla batter for each cup.
Bake 20-21 minutes or until evenly baked. Cool completely.
Top the cupcakes with the frosting and remaining mini Oreos for garnish just before serving.

Ensure Proper Mixing: When preparing the cake batter, ensure that both the vanilla and fudge batters are thoroughly mixed according to the package instructions. This ensures that the cupcakes have a consistent texture and flavor. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese, egg, and sugar until smooth and creamy for the filling, ensuring no lumps remain.
Create Evenly Sized Cupcakes: To ensure that each cupcake bakes evenly, distribute the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the batter, ensuring that each cup is filled to a similar level. This helps prevent some cupcakes from overcooking or undercooking compared to others.
Proper Frosting Consistency: When making the frosting, gradually add milk to achieve the desired consistency. Start with a smaller amount of milk and gradually add more until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency. Be cautious not to add too much milk too quickly, as it can make the frosting too thin. Adjust the amount of powdered sugar if needed to achieve the desired sweetness and thickness of the frosting.