Description
Black Cat Cupcakes are a delightful Halloween treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with creative cat decorations, perfect for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 batch of chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Black fondant (for ears, eyes, and whiskers)
- Orange cupcake liners (12-16)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with orange cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting and decorate with black fondant to create cat features.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Check the expiration dates on baking powder and baking soda.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Experiment with different flavors and decorations for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Black Cat Cupcakes, Halloween Treats, Chocolate Cupcakes, Festive Desserts