These Oreo cupcakes are super soft chocolate cupcakes topped with Oreo whipped cream cheese. It taste like Oreo mousse on top of a cupcake!

Decorated Oreo cupcakes on a cake stand.

This recipe was originally from 2021, but I updated it in 2026.
I originally had these Oreo cupcakes stuffed with the amazing Oreo whipped cream cheese and topped with Oreo buttercream. The filling was the best part, so I decided to just have the whole cupcake be this delicious toping. It honestly tastes like Oreo pie filling, it isn’t too sweet and it is as soft as a cloud.

Bite missing Oreo cupcakes on a cake stand.

Tips for making cupcakes

Here are my tips, so yours turns out like this recipe!

  • Tip 1: Make sure to scoop the flour into your measuring cup using a spoon. If you press the measuring cup into the flour it can compact it. Compacted flour can lead to a dry cupcake.
  • Tip 2: Fill the cupcake pan 3/4ths full. Any fuller, it will overfill out the top.
  • Tip 3: The Oreo whipped cream cheese can be made ahead of time! Wait to add the Oreo crumbs until ready to pipe. Make sure to use a big piping tip, otherwise the Oreo crumbs will get stuck.
Chocolate cake batter in a bowl.
The chocolate cake batter is runny, but this makes a very tender cupcake.
Chocolate cake batter in the cupcake pan.
Fill the cupcakes 3/4ths full.
Cupcakes baked on a wire rack.
Let the baked cupcakes cool before decorating.
Oreo whipped cream cheese in a bowl.
Use 6 Oreos to crush into crumbs to add to the topping. I had just a little leftover after decorating the cupcakes.
Cupcakes on a cake stand.

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For more Oreo recipes, try my Oreo cake cheesecake and Oreo cinnamon rolls.

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Decorated Oreo cupcakes on a cake stand.
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Oreo Cupcakes

Stephanie Rutherford
These Oreo cupcakes are chocolate moist cupcakes topped with Oreo whipped cream cheese. It taste like Oreo pie filling on top of the cupcake!
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Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Decorating Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients
 
 

Chocolate Cupcakes

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Oil, canola or vegetable
  • 1 cup White granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Hot water

Whipped Oreo Cream Cheese

  • 8 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 TBSP Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup Powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 1/2 cup Heavy cream, cold
  • 6 Oreos, crumbs
  • Oreo crumbs, 2 Oreos for decoration
  • 6 Oreos cut in half, for decoration

Instructions
 

Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12 cup cupcake tin with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
    1 cup All-purpose flour, 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder, 1 tsp Baking powder, 1/4 tsp Baking soda, 1/2 tsp Salt
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and buttermilk. Heat the water on the stove until steaming. Slowly mix in the hot water.
    1/2 cup Oil, 1 cup White granulated sugar, 2 Large eggs, 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract, 1/2 cup Buttermilk, 1/2 cup Hot water
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet. Whisk until combined.
  • Use a large cookie scoop to scoop the batter. Fill the muffin liners 3/4 full. Bake for 17-20 minutes. They are done baking when a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely decorating.

Whipped Oreo Cream Cheese

  • Use a food processor to blend the Oreos into a fine crumb. (Use the whole Oreo). Set aside.
    6 Oreos
  • In a small bowl using a hand mixer, Beat the cream cheese and heavy cream on high for 1 minute until creamy.
    8 oz Cream cheese, 2 TBSP Heavy cream
  • Using a mixer with a metal bowl and whisk attachments, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat on high speed until starting to thicken.
    1 tsp Pure vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cup Heavy cream, 1 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • Add in the cream cheese and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Take off the mixer and add in the Oreo crumbs. Use a baking rubber spatula to fold them in.
  • I used Wilton tip 1A to pipe the whipped cream on top of the cupcakes. You need a large piping tip so the Oreo's don't get stuck. I topped the cupcakes with more Oreo crumbs and half an Oreo.
    Oreo crumbs, 6 Oreos cut in half

Notes

Flour- Make sure flour is spooned and leveled or use a kitchen scale. Compacted flour can dry out the cupcakes.
High altitude baking- Add an extra 1 TBSP of flour.
Make sure all “room temperature” ingredients are pulled 2 hours before baking.
Calories: 405kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 57mg, Sodium: 258mg, Potassium: 150mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 745IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 78mg, Iron: 2mg
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