Name: Halloween Black Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.; 1 cup granulated sugar.; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder.; 1/2 tsp baking soda.; 1/4 tsp salt.; 1/2 cup vegetable oil.; 2 large eggs.; 1 cup buttermilk.; 1 tsp vanilla extract.; 1/4 cup black food coloring gel.; 1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam (for filling).; 1 cup heavy cream.; 1/2 cup powdered sugar.; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting).; Red food coloring (optional, for frosting).

Bleeding Halloween Black Cupcakes are the perfect spooky treat for your Halloween party. These black cupcakes are not only striking to look at, but they also hide a gory surprise inside—a sweet and tangy filling of raspberry or strawberry jam that 'bleeds' when you bite into them. The cupcakes are topped with a light and fluffy whipped cream frosting that can be tinted with red food coloring for an extra spooky effect. With a rich chocolate flavor and a chilling appearance, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults at your next Halloween celebration.

Bleeding Halloween Black Cupcakes are a spooky and delicious treat, perfect for adding some gory fun to your Halloween party. These black chocolate cupcakes are filled with a sweet and tangy raspberry or strawberry jam that oozes out like 'blood' when you take a bite. The light and fluffy whipped cream frosting can be tinted with red food coloring for an extra eerie effect, making these cupcakes a hit with both kids and adults alike.

INGREDIENTS

All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups
Granulated sugar: 1 cup
Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup
Baking powder: 1 1/2 tsp
Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
Salt: 1/4 tsp
Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
Large eggs: 2
Buttermilk: 1 cup
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Black food coloring gel: 1/4 cup
Raspberry or strawberry jam: 1 cup (for filling)
Heavy cream: 1 cup
Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp (for frosting)
Red food coloring: optional, for frosting

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
Step 2:: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3:: In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and black food coloring until well combined.
Step 4:: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full.
Step 5:: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Step 6:: 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.
Step 7:: Once cupcakes are cooled, core the center and fill with raspberry or strawberry jam.
Step 8:: Frost with the whipped cream mixture.
Step 9:: Serve these chilling treats at your Halloween party and watch the surprise unfold!

Serving and Storage Tips

These cupcakes are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For an even spookier effect, drizzle some extra 'blood' (jam) over the frosting before serving.

Helpful Notes

If you don't have black food coloring gel, you can mix blue, green, and red food coloring to achieve a similar effect.
For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.