Description
Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are rich, fudgy, and spooky treats perfect for Halloween parties or seasonal gatherings. With a red-filled surprise and playful design, these cupcakes are fun to make, delicious, and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup boiling water
Red food coloring
Chocolate frosting
Maraschino cherries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add vegetable oil, vanilla, and buttermilk; mix until smooth.
4. Stir in boiling water gradually until well combined.
5. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter.
6. Bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
7. Cut a small circle from the top of each cupcake to create a “bite” hole.
8. Fill the hole with red food coloring or jam, then top with chocolate frosting.
9. Place a maraschino cherry on top to resemble a bloody bite.
Notes
Make ahead: Bake cupcakes a day early and frost on serving day.
Filling swap: Use raspberry jam for a fruity “blood” surprise.
Flavor twist: Try vanilla cupcakes with red filling for fun contrast.
Decorating tip: Serve on a spooky platter with Halloween décor for maximum effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Halloween Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: vampire bite cupcakes, halloween dessert, spooky cupcakes, halloween party recipe