Bat-Shaped Chocolate Cupcake Cake
The bat-shaped chocolate cupcake cake is a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween parties or themed events.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.
Bat-Shaped Chocolate Cupcake Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bat-shaped cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
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Stir in the hot water and melted dark chocolate.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and black food coloring gel to make the glaze.
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Once the cake is completely cool, spread the glaze over the top.
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Decorate with candy eyes, black licorice laces, and crushed Oreo cookies to create the bat shape.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
