Description
These Goth Cupcakes thrill with their deep chocolate flavor and stunning appearance. With easy preparation and delicious ingredients, they’re a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (218–241 grams) flour see notes
- 6 tablespoons (42 grams) dutch-process cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons (42 grams) black cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs room temp
- 1 cup milk of choice but not canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) canola or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (236 ml) boiling water
- 1 pound (450 grams) full-fat cream cheese room temp
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons (155 grams) unsalted butter, room temp (should be soft enough to easily incorporate into cream cheese frosting!)
- 2 1/2 cups (300 grams) powdered sugar + an additional 1/2–1 cup (60–120 grams), if desired – see notes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- up to 1.5 oz (38–42 grams) No-Taste Christmas Red Gel Food Coloring see notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line 2 muffin pans with 24 cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla into the dry mix and stir well.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until it’s smooth and thin.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin liners, using just under 1/4 cup (56 grams) for each.
- Bake for 17-25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness; it should come out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results.
If making the frosting ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator and bring it back to room temperature before using.
Adjust the amount of food coloring based on your preferred shade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg