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Black Velvet Cupcakes

Course Dessert
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Black Velvet Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled (125 g)
  • ¼ cup black cocoa powder 28 g
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened (56 g)
  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar 150 g
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream at room temperature (60 g)
  • ½ cup whole milk at room temperature (120 ml)

For the Black Cocoa Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (224 g)
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup black cocoa powder 56 g
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 260 g
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream cold (30-45 ml)
  • Sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

For the Black Velvet Cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until pale and smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Mix in milk and sour cream on low speed until combined.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and combine on low speed.
  • Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 17-19 minutes.
  • Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Black Cocoa Buttercream:

  • While cupcakes cool, make frosting by creaming softened butter and salt until pale and fluffy, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Sift in black cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
  • Add heavy cream and mix until frosting is light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Once cupcakes are cool, pipe frosting onto each cupcake using a large piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  • Decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Then, it's time to enjoy these deliciously spooky cupcakes!