Purple Cow Cupcakes

The name ‘Purple Cow’ comes from the combination of the purple color and the creamy texture of the cupcakes, resembling a cow’s appearance.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Purple Cow Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Boiling water
• 1 teaspoon Purple food coloring
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Purple sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously. Stir in the purple food coloring.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe whipped cream on top of each cupcake and sprinkle with purple sprinkles.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.