1. What are the best fillings for Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes?

The classic choice is raspberry jam because it creates a realistic “blood” effect when bitten. Other fun options include strawberry preserves, cherry pie filling, or even chocolate ganache for a darker twist. Each adds a surprise inside your Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes without compromising texture.

2. Can I make these cupcakes ahead of Halloween?

Yes! You can bake and fill the cupcakes 1–2 days in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and frost them the day you plan to serve. This keeps your Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes fresh while saving prep time on the big day.

3. How do I keep the raspberry jam from leaking too much?

Use thick or slightly reduced jam for the filling. After scooping the center, chill the cupcakes briefly before adding frosting. This prevents the jam from running and ensures each Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcake keeps its dramatic “vampire bite” look.

4. Are there good substitutes for cream cheese frosting or red food coloring?

For frosting, buttercream or whipped ganache works well, though cream cheese gives the best tang and structure. For natural red coloring, consider beet juice or pomegranate concentrate instead of artificial dyes. Both maintain the spooky effect in your Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes .

Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes — Delicious & Easy to Make

Name: Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes — Delicious & Easy to Make
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups cake flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon fine salt; ½ cup buttermilk; ½ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon red food coloring, plus a drop for filling; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1 three-ounce semisweet chocolate bar; 1 teaspoon coconut oil; 1 cup raspberry jam; ; 8 ounces cream cheese; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup confectioners’ sugar; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Description

Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are chocolate cupcakes filled with raspberry “blood” and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for spooky celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

Cupcakes:

1 ¾ cups cake flour

1 cup granulated sugar

¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder

¾ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon fine salt

½ cup buttermilk

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup sour cream

1 tablespoon red food coloring, plus a drop for filling

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 large egg

1 three-ounce semisweet chocolate bar

1 teaspoon coconut oil

1 cup raspberry jam

Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.

Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

Mix buttermilk, oil, sour cream, food coloring, vinegar, vanilla, and egg. Combine with dry ingredients.

Melt chocolate with coconut oil and stir into batter.

Divide batter into liners and bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.

Cool cupcakes, then scoop out a small center.

Fill each cupcake with raspberry jam for the “vampire bite.”

Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Frost cupcakes.

Drizzle leftover jam mixed with a drop of food coloring over frosting for a blood effect.

Notes

Use thick jam to prevent leaking.

Ensure ingredients like egg and sour cream are at room temperature.

A crumb coat helps achieve clean frosting layers.

Mini cupcakes can be made for smaller servings.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 280
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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