Description
Get into the Halloween spirit with these spooky yet delicious Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes! With rich chocolate flavor and a hauntingly fun appearance, they are perfect for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Red food coloring (to achieve desired color)
- Gummy teeth candy (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with festive liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda until combined.
- In another bowl, mix together eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cupcakes are completely cooled, beat softened butter in a bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing until fluffy.
- Add red food coloring until you reach your desired 'bloody' appearance.
- Frost each cupcake generously and decorate with gummy teeth candy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Consider adding flavored extracts like vanilla or almond to your frosting for an extra twist. Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting issues.