

Use a gel food coloring instead of a traditional fluid food coloring. Red velvet is typically paired with a cream cheese frosting but a simple buttercream is used for this recipe with some cocoa powder mixed in. The cake is given a more unique flavor with buttermilk, vinegar and a little cocoa powder giving it a slight acidic taste.

So, what is black velvet? Black velvet is like red velvet but with black food coloring instead of red. A sweet cherry filling adds a nice surprise and although optional, brings a great balance to this dessert. A gummy bat and black sprinkles add just a touch of sparkle with this all black dessert. You may also enjoy this Black as your Soul Halloween Cocktail for the adults!īlack Velvet Halloween Cupcakes are really soft and fluffy with a hint of chocolate and smooth buttercream frosting. I wanted to create a dark dessert that can fit into any Halloween party decor as part of a kid-friendly gathering and these delicious Black Velvet Halloween Cupcakes #nailedit ! Everyone’s fun decorations, visiting the pumpkin patch and picking out costumes for the kids has me inspired. It seems to be the week for Halloween recipes. Black Velvet Halloween Cupcakes are made with basic baking ingredients, buttermilk, vinegar, a bit of food coloring and some cocoa powder with a buttercream frosting, sprinkles and a candy bat on top filled with a cherry preserve surprise.
