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Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes Recipe

Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes Recipe
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These Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are a spooky and delicious treat perfect for any Halloween celebration. Moist chocolate cupcakes filled with a vibrant red raspberry or strawberry jam center mimic the look of a vampire bite, topped with creamy, smooth buttercream frosting tinged with red food coloring. Garnished with fresh raspberries, these cupcakes are as visually striking as they are tasty.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 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

Blood Red Filling

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

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine all wet components.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes tender.
  5. Bake the Cupcakes: Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Make the Filling: Gently heat the raspberry or strawberry jam in a small saucepan until it becomes liquid and smooth. Remove from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  7. Core the Cupcakes: Using a small knife or a cupcake corer, remove the center of each cooled cupcake to create a hollow well for the filling.
  8. Fill with Jam: Spoon the cooled jam generously into each cupcake well, filling them completely with the red, luscious filling.
  9. Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating continuously until smooth and fluffy. Add red food coloring a few drops at a time until the desired shade of red is achieved.
  10. Frost the Cupcakes: Pipe or spread the red buttercream frosting over each cupcake, creating a dramatic and festive look resembling vampire bites.
  11. Garnish: Top each frosted cupcake with fresh raspberries to add a fresh touch and enhance the vampire bite theme.

Notes

  • Use fresh raspberries for garnish only if you prefer a natural fruit topping; they are optional but add to the theme and visual appeal.
  • Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before coring and filling to prevent the jam from melting the cupcake.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan margarine and use plant-based cream alternatives.
  • To intensify the blood-red color, add gel-based red food coloring for more vibrant frosting.
  • The filling can also be made from homemade raspberry or strawberry preserves for a fresher taste.

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