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A bowl of creamy Oreo buttercream frosting with a piping bag beside it.

Oreo Buttercream Frosting

Jennifer Ryan
Whip up this creamy Oreo Buttercream Frosting! Sweet, fluffy, and full of cookie flavor, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer (or hand mixer)
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag (optional)

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Place the Oreos in a blender or food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs, then set them aside.
    16 Oreos
    Oreo cookies placed in a blender ready for mixing.
  • Add the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy. Pour in the vanilla extract and milk, then mix briefly to combine.
    454 Grams Unsalted butter, 2 Teaspoons Vanilla extract, 2 Tablespoons Milk
    A mixing bowl filled with creamy yellow buttercream frosting.
  • Gradually add the sifted icing sugar, about one cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to prevent it from puffing out of the bowl. Once all the sugar has been added, increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 5–10 minutes until the frosting turns pale, light, and fluffy.
    466 Grams Icing sugar
    Sifting powdered sugar into a mixing bowl for cake preparation.
  • Stir in the crushed Oreos and mix on low speed just until evenly combined.
    A mixing bowl with cream and crushed chocolate Oreo cookies ready for making Oreo cake.
  • Use the frosting right away to cover your cake or cupcakes, or transfer it to a piping bag for decorating.
    A bowl of Oreo buttercream frosting next to a piping bag with a decorative tip.

Notes

Tips & Tricks
  • Room Temperature Butter: The butter should be soft enough to press easily but not melted.
  • Sift the Sugar: Sifting gives you a smooth, lump-free frosting.
  • Adjust Consistency: Add more icing sugar for a thicker texture, or a little extra milk for a lighter one.
  • Mix Gently at the End: Overmixing after adding Oreos can turn the frosting gray instead of creamy with cookie specks.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
  • Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months, thaw overnight in the fridge, and beat again to bring back its fluffy texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 712IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword buttercream, buttercream frosting, buttercream icing, chocolate buttercream, chocolate buttercream frosting, classic buttercream, cookies, easy to make, Oreo, Oreo cake, Oreos
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