Wednesday Morticia’s Midnight Rose Garden Cupcakes Recipe
These Wednesday Morticia’s Midnight Rose Garden Cupcakes are moist and rich chocolate cupcakes with a dark, gothic twist. Perfectly fluffy with a hint of cocoa and topped with an elegant, mysterious frosting, decorated with edible glitter and fresh or sugar roses, these cupcakes bring a sophisticated charm to any themed celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup boiling water
Frosting and Decoration
- Softened butter (quantity not specified, estimated ½ cup or 1 stick)
- Powdered sugar (estimated 1 ½ to 2 cups)
- Cocoa powder (estimated 2-3 tbsp for frosting)
- Heavy cream (estimated 2-3 tbsp)
- Food coloring (to achieve gothic hue, amount as needed)
- Red and black edible glitter (for decoration)
- Fresh edible roses or sugar roses (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with dark-themed cupcake liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar to ensure even mixing of the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Combine: In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, mixing well to achieve a smooth batter. Then carefully incorporate the boiling water into the batter; it will thin out, which is expected and will help create moist cupcakes.
- Fill Cupcake Liners and Bake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing to combine thoroughly. Add heavy cream and food coloring little by little to reach a rich, gothic hue and desired consistency for spreading.
- Frost and Decorate: Frost the cooled cupcakes in swirling, mysterious patterns reminiscent of Morticia’s elegance. Finish by sprinkling red and black edible glitter over the cupcakes and garnish each with fresh edible roses or sugar roses for a hauntingly beautiful presentation.
Notes
- The boiling water thins the batter but results in moist, tender cupcakes; do not be alarmed by the consistency.
- If you prefer, substitute buttermilk with milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring gradually to achieve the perfect gothic color for frosting.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use fresh edible roses for natural fragrance or sugar roses for lasting decorative appeal.
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