Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes: Indulgent Treats for Spooky Fun
Delight in these spooky yet delicious Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes that are perfect for Halloween festivities!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup red gel food coloring
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the red gel food coloring until the desired shade of red is achieved.
- Fill each cupcake liner with batter, about two-thirds full, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Once frosted, make small cuts in the tops to resemble vampire bites and drizzle some additional red gel food coloring for effect.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder.
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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