Today is Mr. Estrada's birthday. Wyatt hit the jackpot when he got him for his 1st grade teacher. Some of us mom's wanted to show our appreciation by surprising him with some birthday treats. I volunteered to make the cupcakes and they pulled money together for a gift card and balloons. I got the easy job!
*I decorated the boxes using my, "Life Is A Party" circuit cartridge.
Under box number one is...
mini cupcakes for the kiddos! I used a simple vanilla cake mix, cream cheese frosting, and sprinkles.
Under box number two is...
chocolate peanut butter Oreo cupcakes! These are a favorite at my house.
Chocolate Buttermilk cake
1 box devil's food cake mix (I prefer Duncan Hines)
3 TBSP cocoa powder
1 1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Combine and mix for 2 minutes.
Put about 1 TBSP of cake batter in the bottom of a cupcake liner. The original recipe says to place the cookie on the bottom with no batter but my first batch burnt the cookie so adding the batter really helped. Add 1 Oreo cookie on top of the batter. Then add a mini Reese's peanut butter cup on top of the cookie. Add enough batter to cover the PB cup which should be 2/3 full. Bake 325 for about 17 minutes or until cake is done.
1 box devil's food cake mix (I prefer Duncan Hines)
3 TBSP cocoa powder
1 1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Combine and mix for 2 minutes.
Put about 1 TBSP of cake batter in the bottom of a cupcake liner. The original recipe says to place the cookie on the bottom with no batter but my first batch burnt the cookie so adding the batter really helped. Add 1 Oreo cookie on top of the batter. Then add a mini Reese's peanut butter cup on top of the cookie. Add enough batter to cover the PB cup which should be 2/3 full. Bake 325 for about 17 minutes or until cake is done.
- Oreo Peanut Butter Buttercream
Ingredients- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2-3 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons oreo cookie crumbs
- Separate ~8 oreo cookies and discard the cream filling. In a food processor or plastic bag, crush the cookies into fine crumbs.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening on high until fully combined. Beat in peanut butter.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add 2 cups of the confectioner’s sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and a pinch of salt. Start the mixer on slow, then eventually crank it up to high and beat for 2 minutes. Add more confectioner’s sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until you reach your desired consistency (more sugar = thicker buttercream).
- Add the cookie crumbs and beat on high for 2 minutes.
I know I can't post a pic showing all the kids so here is the one and only Mr. Estrada. He makes me happy just seeing his smiley face. We love you!
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