Description
Indulge in these spooktacular Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes featuring rich chocolate, a gooey raspberry center, and hauntingly beautiful red icing—a treat that will delight all ages!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
- Red gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—avoid over-mixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to create holes in the center of each cupcake. Spoon raspberry jam into each hole generously.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed; then add heavy cream and continue beating until fluffy. Add red gel food coloring for desired effect.
- Pipe frosting onto each cupcake in whimsical swirls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Customize your filling by using different fruit jams or curds. Experiment with frosting flavors by adding extracts like almond or peppermint. For added decoration, consider topping with edible glitter or spooky sprinkles.