Easy Oreo Bottom Cupcakes

Oreo cookies on the bottom of a cupcake? Oh yes and they're amazing.

Check out this super easy, lazy girl, kid pleasing recipe for success every time.


I gave up sweets for Lent. Again.

Of course, now that's all I can think about eating. Suddenly, treats that normally wouldn't be at the top of my list are making my mouth water.

And wouldn't you know it, now everyone around here has the baking bug.

Lucky me!

Their latest confection obsession? It's a completely over the top cupcake, made with Oreo cookies and Oreo frosting.

On a normal day, this might be a little too much for me, but today, it's all I can think about.

Rich chocolate and a cookie baked into it on the bottom?? It's crazy, right?

Since I can't actually eat any of those dreamy looking treats, or indulge in an Oreo smoothie, I figured I could at least write about them and maybe that alone will quench my craving.

It's worth a shot, right?

Well, I don't actually think it's going to work, but I'm going to share anyway.

So I know I've mentioned that we have a vegan around the house. Lucky for us, he happens to be a very good cook.

He's actually learned how to modify most meals to make them fit his lifestyle, plus he really enjoys the process.


One night, when he was craving dessert, he whipped up a batch of vegan Oreo cupcakes. Did you know that Oreos are vegan?

Apparently, they are.

My daughter was quite taken with them and recently decided to make a batch of her own.

She, however, is not a vegan, nor is she into the culinary arts.

She, like her mama, just wants to eat and therefore took the quickest and easiest route to get there. Needless to say, unlike the vegan variety, hers were not from scratch.

They were, from what I'm told, just as good, perhaps, even better. Although, that depends on which kid you ask.

The vegan cupcakes get rave reviews, too.

Lazy Oreo Bottom Cupcakes Recipe From A Box Mix

Keep in mind that you can modify this recipe to make any kind of cupcake/ frosting combination you like.

You can also choose whatever kind of Oreos you want. They come in way too many varieties to list, but you get the picture.

Just pick your favorites and start baking.

She made devil's food chocolate cupcakes with vanilla Oreo frosting. I believe she may have even added a few chocolate chips into the batter.

Are you ready?  It's kind of technical. No it's not, I'm kidding.

Cupcake Mix

Step 1: Prepare one boxed cake mix according the directions for cupcakes.

Step 2: Line the cupcake pan with pretty liners (because looking good on the counter is just as important as tasting good ~ says the home decor crafter) and place an Oreo cookie in the bottom of each liner.

Step 3: Pour the batter into the liners and bake according to the directions on the box.

Making The Oreo Frosting

While they're baking, place an Oreo in between two sheets of wax paper and crush it with a spoon.

Or you could crush them in a zippy bag the way we did when we made our Milk Chocolate Oreo Bark. 

Keep crushing until your pieces are very small. Grab the Oreo crumbs and mix them into the vanilla frosting to make Oreo flavored frosting.

When the cupcakes are done and cooled, frost them.

See? Simple. But you'll look like a pro.

Your guests will have no idea that there's a sweet treat on the bottom until they bite into them...but what a fun surprise!!

I have to say, I love this recipe, because it's basically foolproof. And super kid friendly from process to product.

It's a good one to have on hand if you're baking with kids or grandkids.


I remember a mom bringing these cupcakes into the classroom when I was teaching first grade back in the early 90's.

She said the kids loved making them since even the little ones could be very successful.

I've found this to be true myself. And that says a lot.

They're now a staple in our house for holidays, sleepover parties. Wednesdays....Thursdays...Fridays.

It's cupcakes for everyone.

Well, except for me.

At least not for another 27 days.

But who's counting?


Do you like Oreos?