Description
Indulge in these rich and decadent Black Velvet Cupcakes that are perfect for Halloween or any time you want a striking dessert. The deep black color and creamy frosting make these cupcakes a showstopper at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Black gel food coloring
- Black sanding sugar or sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Black gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth. Add black gel food coloring.
- Mix the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Divide the batter into cupcake liners.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix in black gel food coloring.
- Frost cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with sanding sugar or sprinkles.
Notes
- For extra drama, top each cupcake with edible glitter or small Halloween-themed toppers.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
