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Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes

Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes: Easy and Indulgent Treats for Spooky Fun

These Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are deliciously indulgent treats perfect for spooky celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • mixer

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes

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

For the Blood Red Filling

  • 1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish

For the Frosting

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

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chocolate, cupcakes, easy, Halloween, treats, vampire
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