Black Cat Cupcakes

Get ready to impress both children and adults alike with these whimsical and spooky Black Cat Cupcakes—perfect for Halloween or any feline-themed celebration! These chocolate cupcakes are decadently moist and fluffy, enhanced by rich cocoa powder and a touch of boiling water for extra depth of flavor. Topped with a creamy, jet-black buttercream frosting made vibrant with black food coloring, these treats come to life with candy eyeballs, mini chocolate chip noses, and wafer cookie ears, transforming them into irresistibly adorable edible cats. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, they are the ideal combination of fun and delicious, making them a show-stopping addition to your festive table. Create these easy Black Cat Cupcakes for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s as delightful to eat as it is to look at!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.75 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon black food coloring
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
• 24 pieces candy eyeballs
• 12 pieces chocolate wafer cookies

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined and smooth.

Step 4

Stir in the boiling water slowly until the batter is thin but fully incorporated.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 6

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.

Step 7

To make the frosting, beat the unsalted butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with 1-2 teaspoons of milk, until the frosting is smooth.

Step 8

Mix in the black food coloring until the frosting reaches the desired shade of black.

Step 9

Frost the cooled cupcakes with the black frosting using a piping bag or spatula.

Step 10

For decoration, place two mini chocolate chips on each cupcake to create a cat nose.

Step 11

Position two candy eyeballs above the nose, pressing gently into the frosting.

Step 12

Cut chocolate wafer cookies in half to create ears, then insert two halves on the top of each cupcake as the cat’s ears.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your spooky, adorable Black Cat Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1279.1 grams (1279.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4677

Total Fat 260.80g	334%
Saturated Fat 100.80g	504%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.60g
Cholesterol 479mg	160%
Sodium 4533mg	197%
Total Carbohydrate 618.40g	225%
Dietary Fiber 58.80g	210%
Total Sugars 285.30g
Protein 62.80g	126%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 484mg	37%
Iron 44mg	243%
Potassium 2864mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 48.8%