Description
Delicious and enchanting cupcakes that are perfect for any magical occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Buttercream frosting
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to create different colors.
- Pour the colored batters into the cupcake liners, swirling them together for a magical effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with buttercream frosting and sprinkle with edible glitter if desired.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding flavored extracts to the batter.
- These cupcakes can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to experiment with different colors and designs for a unique look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg