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Irresistible Wicked Green Velvet Cupcakes Recipe Easy and Perfect for Halloween

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These wicked green velvet cupcakes with black cream cheese frosting are moist, tender, and perfect for Halloween parties. They feature a subtle cocoa flavor and a dramatic black frosting made with activated charcoal powder.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 mins)
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon green gel food coloring
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon activated charcoal powder (food grade)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk in granulated sugar until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add green gel food coloring and stir until the batter is a vibrant green.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold together gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cupcakes should spring back lightly when pressed.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. To prepare frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
  9. Mix in vanilla extract, activated charcoal powder, and a pinch of salt. Add a teaspoon of milk if frosting is too thick.
  10. Fill a piping bag fitted with a tip and pipe swirls onto each cooled cupcake. Chill cupcakes for 10-15 minutes to set the frosting before serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant green without thinning batter. Activated charcoal powder gives a natural matte black frosting without aftertaste. Chill cupcakes before frosting to prevent melting. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives. For gluten-free, replace flour with almond flour but expect texture changes.

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Keywords: green velvet cupcakes, Halloween cupcakes, black frosting, cream cheese frosting, spooky cupcakes, activated charcoal frosting, easy cupcakes

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