Description
These Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are a spooky and delicious treat perfect for Halloween celebrations, featuring a rich chocolate flavor and a sinister twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup red gel food coloring
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- Chocolate syrup for decoration
- Red candy melts for fangs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the red gel food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup on top to create a ‘blood’ effect.
- Place red candy melts on the frosting to resemble vampire fangs.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder.
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg