Description
Juicy Black Cocoa Ghost Cupcakes are the perfect spooky treat for Halloween or any celebration. These enchanting cupcakes feature a moist, rich chocolate base made with black cocoa powder, topped with fluffy, ghostly white frosting. Their striking appearance and delightful flavor will impress your guests and make any gathering extra special. Get ready to create a hauntingly delicious dessert that combines fun and flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup black cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg