Description
Goth Cupcakes are a delicious treat featuring rich cocoa flavors and creamy frosting. Easy to prepare and perfect for any celebration or dessert craving.
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
- 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 + an additional 1/2–1 cup (60–120 grams), if desired
- 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, mix the dry ingredients: sugar, flour, cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water carefully, as the batter will be very thin.
- Pour the batter into the muffin liners, using a little less than 1/4 cup or 56 grams for each.
- Bake for 17-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with some moist crumbs.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for the best frosting consistency.
Adjust the amount of food coloring based on your desired color intensity.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg