Description
Black Velvet Cupcakes are a delightful twist on traditional chocolate desserts, boasting a rich, moist texture and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes will elevate your gatherings or brighten up a gloomy day with their deep chocolate flavor and creamy topping. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or an impromptu treat for yourself, these cupcakes promise pure indulgence and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- Cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg