Description
These Black Velvet Cupcakes are rich, moist, and deeply chocolaty with a dramatic black hue that makes them a showstopper for any occasion. Perfect for elegant dinners, spooky Halloween parties, or just a midweek chocolate fix, these cupcakes are topped with a silky dark chocolate buttercream that melts in your mouth. With easy ingredients and quick prep, this easy recipe is ideal for anyone looking for quick breakfast treats, fun dessert ideas, or decadent snack inspiration. A must-have in your list of breakfast ideas, food ideas, and dinner ideas for sweet endings.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup black cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
1 batch dark chocolate buttercream frosting
Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry, then add hot water or coffee and stir until well combined. Batter will be thin.
5. Divide batter evenly into liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
7. Prepare buttercream frosting by beating softened butter until creamy, then gradually adding powdered sugar, black cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until fluffy.
8. Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, substitute hot water with freshly brewed hot coffee.
Always let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream.
Black cocoa powder gives the cupcakes their signature color — don’t substitute with regular cocoa for the same effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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