If you're looking for a dessert that's both eerie and elegant, these Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are the way to go. They're rich, chocolatey, and filled with a sweet, blood red surprise that makes them the star of any Halloween party.
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I came up with these one year after realizing my Halloween spread had plenty of candy but nothing dramatic enough to steal the show. A bit of jam, a swirl of creamy frosting, and just like that, my cupcakes were transformed into something delightfully wicked.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Moist and rich chocolate cupcakes with a spooky twist
- The red jam filling looks like vampire bites when you take a bite
- Simple pantry ingredients, no fancy tools needed
- Great make ahead dessert for parties or bake sales
- Easy to customize with different fruit fillings or colors
Ingredients
The Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blood Red Filling
- 1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
- Optional fresh raspberries for garnish
The Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two thirds full and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Warm the jam in a small saucepan until slightly runny. Remove from heat and cool.
- Use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove a small piece from the center of each cupcake.
- Spoon or pipe jam into the center of each cupcake.
- Beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth, then add red food coloring to reach the desired shade.
- Pipe frosting on each cupcake and top with a fresh raspberry if desired.
Notes & Variations
- Substitute cherry jam for a darker, richer filling.
- Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the cupcake batter for deeper flavor.
- Chill cupcakes for 15 minutes before serving if you want a firmer filling.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
FAQs
Yes, you can bake the cupcakes a day in advance and fill them right before serving.
Absolutely. Just tint it with red food coloring for the same dramatic effect.
If you prefer, you can swirl the jam on top of the frosting instead of filling them.
Make sure your butter is fully softened before beating and add cream gradually until it's silky.
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Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
Rich, chocolatey cupcakes filled with a sweet blood red raspberry jam and topped with creamy vanilla frosting. These Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are spooky, dramatic, and surprisingly easy to make - perfect for Halloween parties and bake sales.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blood Red Filling
- 1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
- Optional fresh raspberries for garnish
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two thirds full and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Warm the jam in a small saucepan until slightly runny, then set aside to cool.
- Use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake.
- Spoon or pipe jam into the center of each cupcake.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Add red food coloring to reach the desired shade.
- Pipe frosting on top of each cupcake and garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
- Substitute cherry jam for a darker red filling.
- Add espresso powder to the batter for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Chill cupcakes for 15 minutes before serving for a firmer filling.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Final Thoughts
These Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are spooky, sweet, and unforgettable. Every bite reveals a dramatic burst of red jam that never fails to surprise guests. Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or just baking for fun, they're guaranteed to make an impression .
Happy baking, and beware of the bite.
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