Description
Indulge in the fun and festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a spooky baking project with kids, these cupcakes feature a rich chocolate base filled with a luscious raspberry or strawberry jam that spills out like ‘blood.’ Topped with vibrant red frosting and garnished with fresh raspberries, they are not only delicious but also visually striking. Easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests, these treats make for an unforgettable addition to any Halloween celebration.
Ingredients
- 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
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, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes completely before coring them and filling each well with warm jam.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fluffy. Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Allow eggs and buttermilk to reach room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes airy. Experiment with different fruit jams for unique flavors.