Vampire Bite Cupcakes
Delicious chocolate cupcakes with a strawberry puree surprise in the center, perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Let it cool slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, pureed Fresh or frozen works great
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup whipped cream Store-bought or homemade
For Decoration
- Decorative fangs Totally optional but fun!
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In a big bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until no clumps remain.
Creating the Wet Mix
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Combining Mixtures
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; it should be a little lumpy.
Filling Cupcake Liners
- Scoop the batter into the liners, filling them about halfway.
Adding Strawberry Puree
- Drop a spoonful of strawberry puree into the center of each cupcake.
Topping Off
- Top off each liner with remaining batter, filling them about 2/3 full.
Baking
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
Cooling
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Decorating
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with whipped cream and add decorative fangs if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or in the fridge for longer. Undecorated cupcakes can be frozen for up to three months.