Description
Explore the art of creating Traditional Goth Cupcakes that embody dark flavors and stunning aesthetics, perfect for any goth-themed event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Edible glitter for decoration
- Buttercream frosting (black or dark color)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the batter, alternating with milk.
- If using, stir in black food coloring to achieve desired color.
- Line a cupcake tin with liners and fill each cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, frost with buttercream and decorate with edible glitter and any other gothic decorations.
Notes
Overmixing can lead to dense cupcakes—mix just until ingredients are combined. Use natural food dyes for more authentic coloring.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gothic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg