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Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes

Delight your friends and family with these spooky yet delicious Halloween cupcakes filled with jam and topped with frosting, perfect for any Halloween gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box box of chocolate cake mix Or your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
For the Filling
  • 1 cup raspberry or strawberry jam The bloodier, the better!
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup butter Softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • as needed drops red and black food coloring
For Decoration
  • as needed cup mini chocolate chips For the vampire teeth
  • as needed tablespoon edible glitter or spooky sprinkles Optional, but adds a fun touch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into muffin tins lined with cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  4. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow them to cool completely.
Filling and Decorating
  1. Once cool, use a knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake, creating a well.
  2. Spoon or pipe your raspberry or strawberry jam into the center of each cupcake, filling it generously.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  4. Divide the frosting into two bowls. Leave one bowl white and color the other bowl with red and black food coloring.
  5. Use a piping bag to swirl the dark red frosting on top of the filled cupcakes and create a 'bite' impression with the white frosting.
  6. Carefully place mini chocolate chips at the edge of the bite to resemble vampire teeth and optionally add edible glitter or spooky sprinkles.

Notes

Baking can be messy—embrace the chaos! These cupcakes are perfect for a family activity; involve kids in decorating.