Grey Stuff Cupcakes (Gluten Free) | Inspired by Disney's Beauty and the Beast
"Try the grey stuff, it's delicious!" If you've ever watched Disney's Beauty and the Beast, you probably sang that line right along with Lumière. While there are countless Grey Stuff recipes floating around the internet (and even served at Disney parks!), we wanted to create something a little different.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 gluten free boxed vanilla cake mix
- 1 gluten free boxed chocolate cake mix
- Prepare according to package directions - you'll likely need eggs, oil, and milk
Grey Stuff Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 20 gluten free Oreo cookies finely crushed
- 3 –4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk or coffee creamer
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Prepare the gluten free cake mixes according to the package directions.
- Bake cupcakes following the box instructions.
- Cool completely.
- Beat butter until fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Mix in crushed Oreos.
- Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a pipeable consistency.
- Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes using a large open star piping tip.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Notes
- Makes approximately 24 cupcakes
- Frosting is enough for one batch of cupcakes with generous bakery-style swirls.
- Make half vanilla and half chocolate for the ultimate Disney dessert platter!
- Large Open Star Piping Tip (Wilton 1M or Ateco 826) – Perfect for creating beautiful bakery-style Grey Stuff swirls.
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