These Vegan Oreo Cupcakes & Frosting are easy to make and absolutely delicious! With an oreo base and fluffy oreo frosting, these vegan cupcakes are always a crowd pleaser - for vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Vegan Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes Recipe
I make these delicious Oreo cupcakes with soft, fluffy frosting all year round. They are always a perfect sweet treat for any occasion - and who doesn't love Oreos?
These cupcakes are packed with chocolate Oreo flavor in both the cupcakes and the frosting. And I highly recommend adding an extra oreo on top after the cupcakes are assembled - not only does it make the cupcakes look great, but it is also a tasty addition!
These beginner-friendly cupcakes are easy to make and only take 30 minutes. This fool-proof recipe uses simple, plant-based ingredients and creates a moist and rich cupcake that no one would think was vegan.
Topped with soft, creamy frosting that has lots of crushed Oroes in it. These cupcakes are a true celebration of the much-loved Oreo cookies.
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
For the cupcakes:
- All-purpose flour. I use plain sifted all-purpose flour to make my cupcakes. But you could also use 1:1 gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version of this recipe.
- Baking powder. This is what makes the cupcakes soft and fluffy. Be sure your baking powder is still in-date for best results.
- Vanilla extract. Enhances the flavor of the Oreo cupcakes.
- Cocoa powder. Use a good-quality cocoa powder for this recipe to give the cupcakes a deep, rich chocolate flavor - just like Oreos have!
- Oreo cookies. Placed at the bottom of each cupcake
- Vegetable oil. Or any other light oil, such as coconut oil or canola oil.
- Plant-based milk. Any non-dairy milk will work for this recipe. I like to use oat milk or almond milk best.
- Flax eggs. This vegan alternative to egg is easy to make by combining together flax powder and water. For 2 eggs, mix together 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water.
- Granulated sugar. To add a touch of sweetness to the cupcake batter. You could also use coconut sugar or xylitol for a healthier alternative.
For the frosting:
- Plant-based butter. Any kind will work but ideally be a firm stick-style option as that will give the best textured frosting.
- Powdered sugar.
- Oreos. Crushed.
Another delicious vegan frosting recipe is my Vegan Peanut Butter Frosting (without butter)
How to make vegan oreo cupcakes and frosting
You can find full instructions and measurements for this recipe on the recipe card below at the bottom of this post. This is a summary of the process with tips and process photos.
Vegan Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes:
STEP ONE
Preheat your oven to 180ºC/350ºF and line a cupcake tray with cupcake paper liners.
STEP TWO
Place all the ingredients (except the Oreos) in a large mixing bowl. Using a whisk or an electric mixer on a medium to high speed, mix the batter together until smooth and well combined.
STEP THREE
Place an Oreo in the bottom of each cupcake liner. (As seen below)
STEP FOUR
Top each cookie with the chocolate batter until the paper liner is ⅔ full and then bake for 18 - 22 minutes, or until the cupcakes are cooked through.
Vegan Oreo Buttercream Frosting:
STEP ONE
Blend the Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs, about one minute.
STEP TWO
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and Oreo crumbs until light and fluffy.
STEP THREE
Top the cooled cupcakes with the frosting and optionally add an extra Oreo on the top for decoration or sprinkle with Oreo crumbs.