Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Black and purple food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk. Add food coloring to achieve your desired dark purple and black hues.
- Spoon batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Decorate with dark purple and black frosting, edible glitter, and gothic-themed toppers.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant shades.
- For a more dramatic effect, add black edible glitter or shimmer dust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
