Description
These Goth Cupcakes are a delightful treat, showcasing a rich chocolate flavor from cocoa powders and topped with creamy frosting. Ideal for any celebration or sweet craving, this easy-to-follow recipe promises delicious results for bakers of all levels.
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, room temp
- 1 cup milk of choice, but not canned coconut milk
- 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, room temp
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons (155 grams) unsalted butter, room temp
- 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 your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line 2 muffin pans with 24 liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly until combined.
- Slowly incorporate the boiling water; the batter will be very thin.
- Pour the batter into the lined muffin cups, filling each about 1/4 cup or 56 grams.
- Bake for 17-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs, not liquid.
- Allow to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Ensure that your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing with the cream cheese.
You can adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired intensity of color.
For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider using high-quality cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg