Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes
Bring a spooky twist to your Halloween festivities with these delectable Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes. Rich chocolate cupcakes surprise you with a gooey blood-red center, topped with creamy chocolate frosting. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these cupcakes not only taste amazing but also create a memorable visual impact that will enchant guests of all ages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 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 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth. Gradually stir into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, mix red gel food coloring into frosting for the 'blood' filling.
- Once cooled, remove a small section from each cupcake's center, fill with red frosting, replace tops, and frost the outside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg