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Rich Black Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Rich Black Velvet Cupcakes With Black Buttercream

These elegant Rich Black Velvet Cupcakes With Black Buttercream Recipe are naturally colored with black cocoa powder. They have zero food coloring or food dyes. Rich! Chocolaty! Decadent!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Cupcakes
Calories 307 kcal

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

BLACK BUTTERCREAM RECIPE LINK
  1. Be careful not to overbake. Keep a close eye.
  2. Double the Black Velvet Buttercream Frosting for a tall frosting peak.
  3. Be sure to check out the Black Buttercream Frosting Post to read all about black cocoa powder with flavoring suggestions.
  4. Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.
  5. Use a piping bag for a smooth frosting finish or a spoon for a spooky messy frosting finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 657IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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