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Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes

Fun and spooky chocolate cupcakes filled with raspberry jam and decorated for Halloween.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Filling and Decoration
  • 1 cup raspberry jam
  • Red food coloring To create a 'bloody' effect.
  • Vanilla frosting
  • Chocolate decorations (e.g., fangs, eyes) To create a spooky look.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Filling and Decorating
  1. Once cooled, use a small knife to cut a cone shape out of the center of each cupcake.
  2. Fill the hole with raspberry jam mixed with a few drops of red food coloring to create a 'bloody' effect.
  3. Replace the 'cone' of cupcake back on top.
  4. Frost the top of each cupcake with vanilla frosting and decorate with chocolate decorations to create a spooky look.
Serving
  1. These cupcakes are perfect to serve at Halloween parties, school events, or family gatherings. Display them on a spooky-themed platter or cake stand.

Notes

Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can be refrigerated for up to a week. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.