Oreo Chocolate Cupcake

Made this with my eldest daughter for her friends. 

I am taking part in Aspiring Bakers #13: Enjoy Cupcakes! (November 2011) hosted by Min of Min's Blog.

Ingredients

150g Butter - softened
150g castor sugar
175g self-raising flour
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
60g chopped oreo

Method

1 Pre-heat the oven to 180oC.
2 Line a 18 cup cake papers.
3 Crack the eggs into a cup and beat lightly with a fork.
4 Place all the ingredients in a large bowl.
5 Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy.
6 Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases.
7 Add the chopped oreo and mix through.
8 Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch.
9 Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
10 Allow to cool fully before icing.

Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients
50g Butter - softened
250g icing sugar
60g cocoa powder
60ml hot water

Method

1 Beat together the butter and sugar with an electric beater.
2 Once well combined, add the combined cocoa powder and water. Beat until smooth and creamy.