Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- Chocolate ganache (for topping)
- Red and black edible decorations for Marvel motif
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with rich chocolate ganache.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for the most vibrant red hue.
- You can prepare the cupcakes a day ahead; frost just before serving.
- Decorate with Marvel-themed edible gold or metallic accents for a stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
