Vampire Cupcakes
Indulge in these delightful Vampire Cupcakes, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion. With a rich chocolate base and vibrant blood-red cream cheese frosting, they are visually striking and irresistibly delicious. Easy to make and customize, these cupcakes will enchant both kids and adults alike, leaving everyone howling for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- Red food coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and red food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version. Enhance flavors by adding orange zest or swapping out toppings like gummy worms or edible glitter for added fun.