Description
Deliciously rich chocolate cupcakes decorated to resemble black cats, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Black frosting for decoration
- Candy eyes for decoration
- Chocolate sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
- Use black frosting to create the shape of a cat on top of each cupcake.
- Add candy eyes and chocolate sprinkles to complete the decoration.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Black Cat Chocolate Cupcakes, Halloween cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, festive desserts