Description

Indulge in these Ghoulishly Good Vampire Cupcakes, a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and spooky charm. Topped with velvety cream cheese frosting and eerie red gel details, these delightful treats will enchant your Halloween gathering. With a moist texture and visually striking decorations, they capture the essence of Halloween fun while satisfying your sweet tooth. Easy to prepare and even more fun to decorate, these cupcakes are sure to thrill both kids and adults alike!

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar (or ¾ cup brown sugar)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Red gel food coloring
Decorative edible eyes

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth; combine with dry ingredients.
Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing for fluffy cupcakes.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; frost each cupcake generously. Decorate with red gel food coloring and edible eyes.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg