Vampire Bite Cupcakes for Halloween
These spooky cupcakes are filled with red gel icing or strawberry jam to resemble blood, making them a perfect Halloween treat. Topped with vanilla frosting and chocolate chips, they are both eerie and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cups unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cups buttermilk
- ½ cups red gel icing or strawberry jam
- 1 cups vanilla frosting
- ½ cups chocolate chips
- Optional: Edible vampire fangs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream softened butter until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, then alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut a small circle in the center of each cupcake to create a cavity for the filling.
- Fill each cavity with red gel icing or strawberry jam, allowing it to overflow slightly.
- Top with vanilla frosting and sprinkle chocolate chips around the edges.
- Decorate with edible vampire fangs and serve immediately.
Notes
For a more festive display, arrange cupcakes with Halloween decorations.