Halloween Cupcakes

These black velvet cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! They're made with black cocoa powder, so they're naturally dyed black!

Step 1: Whisk together the flour with black cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

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Step 2: In a large jug, whisk all of the wet ingredients together until smooth.

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Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

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Step 4: Line your cupcake tin with liners and fill with cupcake batter. Bake.

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Step 5: Make the frosting. Mix butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

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Step 6: Add the black cocoa powder and mix until well combined.

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Step 7: Once the cupcakes are cool, frost with the black buttercream and sprinkles!

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