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Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes

Delicious Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes for Spooky Fun

These Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes combine a rich chocolate base with raspberry jam filling for a spooky and delicious treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour For gluten-free, use a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness and aids in browning.
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Consider Dutch-processed for richness.
  • 1 tsp baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda Extra leavening.
  • 0.5 tsp salt Elevates the overall flavor profile.
  • 2 large eggs Binds ingredients.
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil Contributes to moisture.
  • 1 cups buttermilk Substitute with milk and vinegar if needed.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Deepens the flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1 cups raspberry or strawberry jam Acts as the 'blood' filling.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cups unsalted butter Softened.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and stabilizes the frosting.
  • 0.25 cups heavy cream Adds creaminess.
  • red food coloring Customize your frosting's shade.

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Heat the jam gently in a saucepan until it becomes liquid. Let it cool slightly.
  6. Remove the center of each cupcake to create a well for the jam filling.
  7. Fill each well with the jam until just full.
  8. Beat the softened butter for the frosting until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, and red food coloring until fluffy.
  9. Frost the cupcakes with the red buttercream using a piping bag or spatula.
  10. Garnish each cupcake with fresh raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties and can be customized with different jams or toppings.

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