Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes
Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are a thrilling treat sure to captivate your guests! These rich chocolate cupcakes are filled with a gooey raspberry sauce that mimics blood, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly decorated, they blend delight and fright for an unforgettable Halloween celebration. Bake these spooky sweets for parties or cozy nights in, and watch everyone howl for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (to taste)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just blended. Add red food coloring to achieve desired hue.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and drizzle with raspberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg