Description
Black Velvet Cupcakes are an indulgent treat that combines moist chocolate cake with rich cream cheese frosting, creating a dessert experience that’s both elegant and comforting. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy evening at home, these cupcakes promise to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With their deep color and luscious frosting, they’re not just visually stunning but also incredibly delicious—making them a must-try for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg