Description
A unique treat combining rich chocolate and the distinct taste of black licorice, perfect for themed parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups (180 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: ½ cup (50 g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon (2 g)
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon (1 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Whole milk: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Vegetable oil: ⅓ cup (80 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- Black licorice extract: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Boiling water: ½ cup (120 ml)
For the frosting:
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (115 g), softened
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups (240 g)
- Black licorice extract: 2 teaspoons (10 ml)
- Heavy cream: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Black food coloring: as needed (optional)
- Edible silver pearls: for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and black licorice extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Consider adding chocolate chips or coconut flakes for variations.
- 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: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, black licorice, chocolate, dessert, baking