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Creamy Black Cat Cupcakes

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Rich, velvety chocolate cupcakes topped with silky, glossy cream cheese frosting shaped into charming black cat faces. Perfect for Halloween, parties, or any fun occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder, good quality
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • A few drops black gel food coloring
  • Edible eyes or white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk sugar with melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Batter should be smooth but slightly thick.
  6. Spoon batter into liners, filling about ⅔ full (around 3 tablespoons or 45ml each).
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Slowly add powdered sugar and mix on low until smooth.
  10. Stir in vanilla extract and black gel food coloring until evenly colored.
  11. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes using a round tip. Use a toothpick to shape ears and whiskers. Add edible eyes or white chocolate chips for pupils.
  12. Refrigerate cupcakes for 15-20 minutes to set frosting before serving.

Notes

Soften cream cheese and butter well to avoid lumpy frosting. Use gel food coloring for vibrant black without watering down frosting. Pipe cat details with a steady hand and practice on parchment paper first. Refrigerate cupcakes if making ahead to keep frosting shape. Adjust batter thickness with milk or flour as needed.

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Keywords: black cat cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, Halloween cupcakes, whimsical frosting, easy cupcakes, party dessert

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