Description

These Goth Cupcakes are rich, moist, and visually striking with their deep color and cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any gathering, these cupcakes are easy to make and yield delightful results that will impress any guest or satisfy your sweet tooth.

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 + 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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line 2 muffin pans with 24 liners.
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: sugar, flour, cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, then mix until well combined.
Stir in the boiling water into the batter, which should be thin.
Pour the batter evenly into the muffin liners, using about 1/4 cup or 56 grams for each.
Bake for 17-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Adjust the food coloring to desired shade before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 300
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg