Thursday 15 May 2014

RED VELVET OREO CUPCAKES!

Not an expert in the kitchen? Fear not, you can still whip up some gorgeous cupcakes using this recipe, adapted by reader Deborah from a basic packet cake-mix. No excuses, now - there's even a little video to help you along!

For the cake:
1 pack of Betty Crocker Red Velvet Cake Mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-5 crushed Oreo biscuits
To decorate:
1 tub Betty Crocker Vanilla Buttercream Icing
Little marshmallows
Coloured writing icing pens
Sugar sprinkles
Whole Oreo biscuits

Also: Cupcake cases, piping bag with jagged tip, cupcake/muffin tray.

To make:
1/ Mix up Red Velvet Cake Mix as instructions on pack; add extra sugar and vanilla extract and mix.
2/ Add crushed Oreo biscuits and mix.
3/ Spoon into cupcake cases in a baking tray, filling to just over halfway.
4/ Bake at 180 degrees C until a knife comes out clean; take out of oven and cool on wire rack.
5/ Fill piping bag with buttercream and swirl onto each cupcake; decorate as required - be sure to use the extra Oreos!

Need extra help? Click the link to watch Deborah's VIDEO RECIPE!

Are you a kitchen klutz? Have a go at Deborah's cool and easy recipe... you can't go wrong! COMMENT BELOW to share your kitchen disasters... and triumphs!

1 comment:

  1. OMG they look amazing!!! Wow! I love red velvet and Oreos. I had a red velvet cake for my birthday and it was delicious. The hearts are so cute on these cupcakes! :)

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