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Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes

Delicious cupcakes with a spooky surprise of gooey raspberry 'blood' inside, perfect for Halloween and other occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use unsalted butter for better control over the saltiness.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
Raspberry Filling and Decoration
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam This adds a delightful tartness!
  • Red food coloring To create the perfect blood effect.
  • Buttercream frosting For decoration.
  • Chocolate chips For decoration.
  • Candy eyes Optional — these add a playful touch!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk gently.
  3. Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
Filling and Decorating
  1. Cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill it with the raspberry jam mixed with a few drops of red food coloring.
  2. Top with buttercream frosting and decorate with chocolate chips and candy eyes if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve at your Halloween party and enjoy the surprised faces when they take a bite.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. If they start to dry out, try warming them for a few seconds in the microwave before eating.