Calling all chocolate lovers! These black cat cupcakes are a delightful treat that will steal your heart. Decadent chocolate cupcakes topped with a rich and creamy chocolate frosting, these cupcakes are the perfect indulgence for any occasion. And with their adorable black cat decoration, they're sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party or gathering.
In this article, you'll find step-by-step instructions for making these delightful black cat cupcakes, along with variations for different dietary needs. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these recipes are easy to follow and guarantee delicious results. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
BLACK CAT CUPCAKES
If a black cat crosses your path, we hope it's one of these cute chocolaty creations. This time-saving recipe relies on a boxed cake mix and a can of prepared frosting jazzed up with simple cookie and candy decorations. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes, filling paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Using a star tip, frost tops of cupcakes. Insert two cookie pieces into each for ears, splitting Oreos if desired to expose filling. Decorate faces as desired with assorted candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BLACK CAT CUPCAKES
Cute cupcakes that everyone will love. Easy and fun to make. Bright green or yellow jelly beans are great colors for the eyes.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Prepare 24-2 1/2" muffin cups with cooking spray and flour; set aside.
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions; stir in cookie crumbs.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from pans; cool on wire rack.
- Make cat faces on each of the remaining cookies: using some frosting, attach 4-1 1/2" licorice strings for whiskers, 2 jelly bean halves for eyes and 2 chocolate chips for ears.
- Let set at least 30 minutes.
- Frost cupcakes with remaining frosting. Stand cat faces on edge on each cupcake. Place 3" piece licorice string on back half of each cupcake for tail.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 212.8, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 19.2, Protein 1.5
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and a consistent batter.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For a professional touch, use a piping bag to apply the frosting.
- Decorate the cupcakes with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or other desired toppings.
Conclusion:
Black cat cupcakes are a fun and festive treat that are perfect for Halloween or any other special occasion. With their moist chocolate cake and creamy vanilla frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. Be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your cupcakes turn out perfectly. Enjoy!
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