Description
Get ready to enchant your guests with Zesty Vampire Coffin Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and tangy lemon frosting, shaped like eerie coffins. Perfect for Halloween parties or festive gatherings, these moist cupcakes are sure to become a favorite. Each bite offers a burst of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth; then combine with the dry ingredients.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon zest until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg