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Black Velvet Halloween Cupcake

Delicious Black Velvet Halloween Cupcake with Cherry Surprise

Enjoy the enchanting Black Velvet Halloween Cupcake featuring a soft texture and cherry filling, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder for richness
  • 1 cups buttermilk or regular milk with vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • a couple of drops gel food coloring for intense black hue
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 0.5 cups butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for flavor
For the Cherry Surprise
  • 1 teaspoon cherry preserve optional filling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • cupcake tray
  • paper liners
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until well blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, vinegar, and gel food coloring, mixing until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
  5. Scoop batter into each liner, filling them two-thirds full, and bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until light and fluffy.
  2. Pipe the buttercream frosting onto each cupcake, adding sprinkles and a gummy bat for decoration.
  3. Inject a teaspoon of cherry preserve into the center of each cupcake for the surprise filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to maintain their shape.

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