Bleeding Black Cupcakes: Discover the Spooky Delight!
Bleeding Black Cupcakes are a spooky and delicious treat perfect for Halloween or any themed party, featuring a rich black cocoa base and a vibrant red filling that oozes out when bitten into.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened black cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup raspberry or cherry jam (for filling)
- Buttercream frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, black cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before filling.
- Using a piping bag, fill each cupcake with raspberry or cherry jam from the center.
- Top with buttercream frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use dark chocolate frosting.
- Ensure the jam is thick enough to hold its shape when filling the cupcakes.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg