Description
A fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween or any themed party, these Vampire Bite Cupcakes feature rich chocolate flavor and striking red frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Red frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Dark chocolate (for drips)
- Small white candy fangs (for decoration)
- Chocolate sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the red frosting by beating together softened butter, powdered sugar, and milk until creamy, adding red food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes, drizzle with melted dark chocolate, and decorate with candy fangs and chocolate sprinkles.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and fresh eggs for the best results.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting for optimal texture.
- Experiment with different flavors and fillings for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Vampire Bite Cupcakes, Halloween cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, spooky treats