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Black and Gold New Year Cupcakes recipe

Elegant Black and Gold New Year Cupcakes

Avatar photoNatalie Foster
These elegant black and gold cupcakes are perfect for celebrating the New Year in style. With a moist vanilla base and stunning decorations, they're sure to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cupcake pan lined with cupcake liners
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 Mixing Bowl large

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting and Decoration

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Black food coloring
  • Edible gold luster dust
  • Gold sprinkles or edible glitter

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Serving

  • Beat the softened butter for the frosting until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy. Divide the frosting and color one portion black.
  • Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Dust with edible gold luster dust and add gold sprinkles.

Storage

  • Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Notes

Pro Tips: For a flawless gold finish, use a soft brush to apply layered gold luster dust. Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Ingredient Substitutions: Substitute whole milk with almond milk for a dairy-free option.
How to Serve: Serve these cupcakes as a centerpiece on a festive dessert table.
Storage & Freshness: Cupcakes stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Bake cupcakes a day ahead and frost them just before serving to maintain their decorative appeal.
Keyword Black and Gold New Year Cupcakes, elegant cupcake decorations, New Year cupcake recipes