Description
These Goth Cupcakes are an irresistible treat with rich cocoa flavors and creamy frosting. Easy to prepare, they’re perfect for parties or any sweet craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (218–241 grams) flour
- 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
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 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
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons (155 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 cups (300 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- up to 1.5 oz (38–42 grams) No-Taste Christmas Red Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 24 muffin cups with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture, stirring until well mixed.
- Gradually incorporate the boiling water, resulting in a thin batter. Pour into the muffin liners, filling each about 56 grams.
- Bake for 17-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Ensure the butter is soft for easy mixing with the cream cheese frosting.
Feel free to adjust the amount of food coloring based on your desired color intensity.
For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure they combine smoothly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg