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Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes

Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes

These Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are easy, spooky treats to impress your guests this Halloween.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Piping bag

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Blood Red Filling

  • 1 cups raspberry or strawberry jam
  • 1 fresh raspberries optional for garnish

For the Frosting

  • 1 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • red food coloring

Instructions
 

Cupcake Preparation

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla in another bowl.
  • Combine Mixtures: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, stirring until just combined.
  • Bake the Cupcakes: Fill liners and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Make the Filling: Heat jam until liquid, then set aside to cool.
  • Core the Cupcakes: Remove the center of each cupcake to create a well.
  • Fill with Jam: Spoon jam into each well generously.
  • Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and food coloring.
  • Frost the Cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting on top of each cupcake.
  • Garnish: Add fresh raspberries on top for decoration.

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties and are sure to impress your guests.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cupcake recipes, Halloween cupcakes, Halloween Treats, Spooky Treats, vampire cupcakes
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