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Bleeding Black Cupcakes

Mysterious Bleeding Black Cupcakes to Thrill Your Guests

These Bleeding Black Cupcakes are a spooky treat with a rich chocolate base and a gooey surprise.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup black cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon extra black gel food coloring Add more to achieve your desired intensity.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup chocolate buttercream Substitute with black cocoa powder for a unique twist.
  • 1 tablespoon extra black gel food coloring To match your spooky theme.
For the Filling
  • 240 g white chocolate chips Creates the gooey surprise.
  • 100 g heavy cream Helps melt the chocolate.
  • 1 teaspoon rose water extract Adds a floral note.
  • 1 pinch sea salt Enhances sweetness.
For the Decoration
  • 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring Creates the bleeding effect.
  • 1 tablespoon soft brown gel food coloring Deepens the red for a robust color.
  • 1 cup Halloween sprinkles Festive touch.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • cupcake trays
  • Saucepan
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire rack
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the white chocolate filling by heating heavy cream, rose water extract, and sea salt until steaming, then adding white chocolate chips until melted.
  2. Add red gel food coloring to the filling, stirring until desired color is achieved.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cupcake trays with liners.
  4. Make the chocolate cake batter, mixing in black cocoa powder.
  5. Fill cupcake liners with batter about two-thirds full using a cookie scoop.
  6. Bake cupcakes for approximately 25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare chocolate buttercream frosting, adjusting color as needed.
  9. Create a cavity in each cupcake using a knife for the filling.
  10. Fill each cupcake with the white chocolate ganache.
  11. Frost cupcakes with black buttercream and decorate with sprinkles.
  12. Serve and enjoy the delightful surprise!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best flavor and control the color of your batters and frostings carefully to avoid over-dark conclusions.

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