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Black Rose Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

No Halloween party is complete without an eerie-yet-elegant dessert, but don't be intimidated by these Black Rose Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting. This black rose cupcakes recipe will walk you through how to make each aspect of these delicious cupcakes, from the HERSHEY'S Cocoa cake base to the stunning, inky rose Swiss meringue buttercream frosting. We love how these are festive but understated at the same time. So impressive!  Explore our collection of Halloween Recipes for more frighteningly tasty treats.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
24 cupcakes
Prep:
50 Min.
Bake:
25 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups
    sugar
  • 2 tsps
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 cups
    water
  • 3/4 cup
    vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsps
    white vinegar
  • 2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • Additional
    piping bag
  • Additional
    2D rose flower piping bag
  • Swiss Meringue Butter Cream Frosting
  • 6
    eggs
  • 2 cups
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups
    butter, cubed
  • Additional
    black food dye
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
Muffin Cup Tin
Muffin Cups
Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Wire Rack
Rose tip Piping Bag
Pot

Directions

Tip

If frosting begins to look curdled, refrigerate about 1 hour and then beat again.

Additional questions?