Description
Rich and velvety cupcakes with a deep chocolate flavor and a striking dark color, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting for an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp black food coloring (gel or liquid)
For the frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, vinegar, vanilla, and black food coloring until smooth.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
9. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth and creamy.
10. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy.
Notes
For a darker color, add more black food coloring or a small amount of espresso powder.
Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: black velvet cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, dark cupcakes