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Vampire Bite Cupcakes

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Vampire Bite Cupcakes are spooky Halloween treats featuring moist cupcakes filled with a bloody berry center, topped with fluffy frosting and realistic vampire bite decorations. Perfect for parties and easy to customize with chocolate, vanilla, or red velvet bases.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (if making chocolate cupcakes)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
  • 3/4 cup milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry preserves
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Red food coloring (optional)
  • 1/2 cup butter or vegan butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or plant-based milk
  • Red gel or extra filling for decorating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil or butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, and vinegar. Combine with dry ingredients until smooth.
  4. Fill liners ¾ full and bake for 18–22 minutes. Let cool completely.
  5. In a small saucepan, heat preserves, water, and cornstarch until thick. Add food coloring if desired and cool.
  6. Core the center of each cooled cupcake and spoon in the filling.
  7. Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make frosting. Frost cupcakes generously.
  8. Use a skewer or toothpick to poke two holes on each cupcake. Add red gel or extra filling to simulate blood drips from vampire bites.

Notes

  • Use red velvet cupcake base for extra Halloween flair.
  • Make it vegan with plant-based milk, flax eggs, and vegan butter.
  • Use a store-bought cake mix for a shortcut.
  • Berry filling can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Add cocoa or cream cheese to frosting for a twist.

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