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Ingredients
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- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 5 tbsp (25 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup (20 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 cup (130 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) heavy cream
- 6 Oreos, with filling removed
- 6 oz dark chocolate bars, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
- 3 cups (390 g) powdered sugar
- Gel food coloring (blue, green, gold, red)
- Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and yolk, mixing until smooth.
- Slowly add sour cream and milk, then combine with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter among liners and bake for 17-19 minutes.
- Mix butter and salt for sorting hats, then add cocoa and powdered sugar.
- Form hats using Oreo pieces filled with frosting and freeze until solid.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil; coat frozen hats and cool.
- Whip butter and cream cheese, then mix in powdered sugar for frosting.
- Color frosting and fill cupcakes with it; pipe on remaining frosting.
- Decorate with sorting hats and sprinkles.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
Experiment with food coloring for different shades.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40