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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 your Halloween party. Moist chocolate cupcakes filled with a blood red raspberry jam center and topped with creamy vanilla buttercream tinted with red food coloring, finished with fresh raspberries for a ghoulish bite.

Ingredients

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For the 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

For the Blood Red Filling:

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

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring

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 medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined, ensuring not to overmix to keep cupcakes tender.
  5. Bake the Cupcakes: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Make the Filling: While cupcakes are baking, gently heat the raspberry or strawberry jam in a small saucepan until it becomes more liquid for easier filling; set aside to cool slightly.
  7. Core the Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are cooled, carefully remove the center of each cupcake using a small knife or cupcake corer to create a well for the jam.
  8. Fill with Jam: Spoon a generous amount of the warmed jam into the hollow centers of each cupcake.
  9. Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, then mix in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a few drops of red food coloring, continuing to beat until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Frost the Cupcakes: Pipe or spread the red-tinted buttercream frosting over the tops of each cupcake to resemble a bloody bite effect.
  11. Garnish: Decorate each cupcake with fresh raspberries on top to enhance the vampire bite theme and add a fresh touch.

Notes

  • Make sure cupcakes are completely cooled before coring and filling to prevent the jam from melting the frosting.
  • You can substitute other berry jams, but raspberry or strawberry gives the best blood red color.
  • Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant frosting color without adding extra liquid.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream with vegan alternatives.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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Keywords: Halloween, vampire bite cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, raspberry filling, red buttercream, spooky dessert, Halloween treats

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