Vampire Bite Cupcakes
These spooky chocolate cupcakes are filled with raspberry “blood” and topped with red-tinted frosting—perfectly creepy and delicious for Halloween parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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 (to desired intensity)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
Make Batter: Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake: Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Prepare Filling: Gently heat jam in a saucepan or microwave until pourable. Let cool slightly.
Core Cupcakes: Use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake.
Add Blood Filling: Spoon jam into the holes until nearly full.
Make Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until fluffy and smooth.
Frost and Garnish: Pipe or spread frosting on each cupcake. Garnish with fresh raspberries or a drip of jam for extra spooky flair.
Notes
You can use store-bought jam or homemade for the filling.
For an extra creepy effect, drizzle some jam over the frosting.
These cupcakes are best served the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Add vampire fang toppers or themed decorations for an extra Halloween touch.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/vampire-bite-cupcakes/
