Chocolate Cat Cupcakes
Cats are often associated with Halloween, making these cupcakes a fun treat for the holiday!
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Chocolate Cat Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely.
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In a small bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
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Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream frosting.
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Decorate each cupcake with mini chocolate chips for the cat's eyes, a black jelly bean for the nose, and candy eyes for the eyes.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
