Rich Black Velvet Cupcakes With Black Buttercream
These elegant Super Moist Rich Black Velvet Cupcakes With Black Buttercream Recipe are naturally colored with black cocoa powder. They have zero food coloring or food dyes. These beauties are perfect for Halloween baking, birthdays, and anniversaries. Grab your aprons!
Rich Black Velvet Cupcakes With Black Buttercream
What You Will Love About These Moist Black Velvet Cupcakes
What Do Black Velvet Cupcakes With Black Buttercream Taste Like?
RICH! MOIST! DECADENT! The dutch black cocoa used to turn the buttercream and the cake black is processed to remove the acidity of cocoa. This leaves a deep rich flavor when baked.
Black Velvet Cupcakes Ingredient Snapshot
Just a few ingredients
Occasions to Serve Black Velvet Cupcakes
- Halloween Party
- Halloween Potluck
- Birthday Party
- Anniversary Party
Rich Black Velvet Cupcakes With Black Buttercream
Ingredients
Black Velvet Cupcakes
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/4 cup black cocoa powder (More buying options below.)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, unsalted and softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons white vinager
- 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
TOOLS YOU’LL NEED
Black Velvet Buttercream
- 1 cup butter, unsalted and softened
- 1/2 cup black cocoa powder
- 2 +/- tablespoons buttermilk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Click here for the Free Rich Black Velvet Buttercream Recipe Instructions plus information on black cocoa powder and different ways to flavor this creamy rich buttercream.
Where To Buy Black Cocoa Powder
SHOP BLACK COCOA POWDER
Black Velvet Cupcakes Instructions
The Black Velvet Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a 12 well cupcake pan with cupcake wrappers. Spray with baking spray. Set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt.
Next, add the buttermilk, sour cream, and vinegar into a bowl and whisk to combine.
Add the butter and sugar into a large bowl and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. This takes 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the egg, the egg yolk, and the vanilla.
Slowly pour in the liquid black velvet cupcake mixture and continue to mix on low speed until just combined. Carefully mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Using a scoop, fill the prepared cupcake wells 3/4 full of the black velvet cupcake batter.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven.
Make the Black Buttercream while the cupcakes are baking. Click here for the Free Rich Black Velvet Buttercream Recipe Instructions plus information on black cocoa powder and different ways to flavor this creamy rich buttercream.
Remove the black cupcakes from the oven and cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes or until cooled before frosting.
Frost the Rich Moist Black Velvet Cupcakes
Using a spatula or a piping bag for frosting the cupcakes.
Add sprinkles or candy decor for added charm.
How To Store Black Velvet Cupcakes
Store covered in an airtight container for up to 5 days. This is a great container for storing decorated cupcakes.
Recipe Notes
- Be careful not to overbake. Keep a close eye.
- Double the Black Velvet Buttercream Frosting for a tall frosting peak.
- Be sure to check out the Black Buttercream Frosting Post to read all about black cocoa powder with flavoring suggestions.
- Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.
- Use a piping bag for a smooth frosting finish or a spoon for a spooky messy frosting finish.
Rich Black Velvet Cupcakes With Black Buttercream
Ingredients
Black Velvet Cupcakes
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/4 cup black cocoa powder More buying options below.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted and softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 2 tablespoons white vinager
- 1/4 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk room temperature
Black Velvet Buttercream
- 1 cup butter unsalted and softened
- 1/2 cup black cocoa powder
- 2 +/- tablespoons buttermilk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
The Black Velvet Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a 12 well cupcake pan with cupcake wrappers. Spray with baking spray. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt.
- Next, add the buttermilk, sour cream, and vinegar into a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the butter and sugar into a large bowl and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. This takes 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the egg, the egg yolk, and the vanilla.
- Slowly pour in the liquid black velvet cupcake mixture and continue to mix on low speed until just combined. Carefully mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Using a scoop, fill the prepared cupcake wells 3/4 full of the black velvet cupcake batter.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Make the Black Buttercream while the cupcakes are baking. The Black Velvet Buttercream Free Printable Recipe is in the Notes below with flavoring options and info about black cocoa powder.
- Remove the black cupcakes from the oven and cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes or until cooled before frosting.
Frost the Rich Moist Black Velvet Cupcakes
- Using a spatula or a piping bag for frosting the cupcakes.
- Add sprinkles or candy decor for added charm.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake. Keep a close eye.
- Double the Black Velvet Buttercream Frosting for a tall frosting peak.
- Be sure to check out the Black Buttercream Frosting Post to read all about black cocoa powder with flavoring suggestions.
- Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.
- Use a piping bag for a smooth frosting finish or a spoon for a spooky messy frosting finish.
Nutrition
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Moist and delicious. Can’t believe how black frosting is.
This is a great secret! I am glad you enjoyed it! :0 Gwyn