Description
These spooky black velvet cupcakes are moist and delicious, perfect for Halloween celebrations with delightful bat decorations.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Black food coloring
- Buttercream frosting (black and purple coloring optional)
- Decorative bat cupcake toppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Add the black food coloring until the desired hue is achieved.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes before frosting with buttercream and adding bat decorations.
Notes
Ensure the oven is preheated and do not overfill the cupcake liners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
