Description
Dive into the decadent world of Black Velvet Cupcakes, where rich chocolate flavor meets creamy cream cheese frosting. These moist, fluffy treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday bash or a simple weeknight dessert. With their luxurious texture and stunning appearance, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat 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 granulated sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients; fold gently until just mixed.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg