Description

These Goth Cupcakes are a delicious blend of rich cocoa and smooth cream cheese frosting. With simple ingredients and easy prep, they’re sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups (218–241 grams) flour see notes
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 (should be soft enough to easily incorporate into cream cheese frosting!)
2 1/2 cups (300 grams) powdered sugar + an additional 1/2–1 cup (60–120 grams), if desired – see notes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
up to 1.5 oz (38–42 grams) No-Taste Christmas Red Gel Food Coloring see notes

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line 2 muffin pans with 24 liners.
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients from sugar to salt.
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is thin.
Pour the batter into the muffin liners, filling each with just under 1/4 cup or 56 grams.
Bake for 17-25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness—moist crumbs should cling, but no wet batter.
Cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easy mixing.
Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on the cupcakes as they bake.
Add extra powdered sugar to the frosting for desired sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 250
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg