Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes
Get ready for a spooktacular treat with these Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes! These delightful chocolate cupcakes are filled with a luscious jam that mimics the look of vampire bites, making them a perfect addition to your Halloween festivities. Topped with creamy, vibrant red frosting and garnished with fresh raspberries, they are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Easy to prepare and customizable, these cupcakes will be a hit at any Halloween party or family gathering. Whether you’re baking with kids or looking for a fun dessert to impress guests, these cupcakes bring together festive fun and mouthwatering flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes. 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Optional: Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill liners with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before coring the center and filling it with warm raspberry or strawberry jam.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fluffy.
- Frost each cupcake and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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