Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Black Velvet Cupcakes topped with a luscious black cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are a real treat for the senses.
Ingredients
For the Black Velvet Cupcakes:
- 120 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 25 g (¼ cup) black cocoa powder
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp distilled white vinegar
- 60 ml (¼ cup) vegetable oil
- 125 ml (½ cup) buttermilk, room temperature
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) strong hot coffee
For the Black Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 170 g (6 oz) full-fat block cream cheese, room temperature
- 240 g (2 cups) powdered sugar
- 50 g (½ cup) black cocoa powder
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 ½ tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Black Velvet Cupcakes: Preheat the oven and prepare the muffin tin. Whisk dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and mix. Incorporate hot coffee. Fill liners and bake. Cool before frosting.
- Black Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese, add sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and salt. Mix in heavy cream. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and decorate.
Notes
- Set out wet ingredients (except coffee) in advance for best results.
- Store cupcakes in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 268 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 237 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
