Halloween Black Cupcakes (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder.
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1/2 tsp baking soda.
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1/4 tsp salt.
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1/2 cup vegetable oil.
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2 large eggs.
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1 cup buttermilk.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1/4 cup black food coloring gel.
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1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam (for filling).
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1 cup heavy cream.
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1/2 cup powdered sugar.
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting).
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Red food coloring (optional, for frosting).
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and black food coloring until well combined.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. For a blood-red effect, mix in a few drops of red food coloring.
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Once cupcakes are cooled, core the center and fill with raspberry or strawberry jam.
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Frost with the whipped cream mixture.
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Serve these chilling treats at your Halloween party and watch the surprise unfold!.
Notes:
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These Bleeding Halloween Black Cupcakes are perfect for a spooky celebration with a gory surprise inside!.
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Make sure to cool the cupcakes completely before coring and filling to avoid melting the jam.
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For an extra spooky effect, use red food coloring in the frosting to create a 'blood' appearance.