Ingredients
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- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1 ¼ cups water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 container (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 1 package (1 ounce) white chocolate candy melts
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions using the water, oil, and eggs.
- Step 2: Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tin before frosting.
- Step 3: Once cooled, frost each cupcake with a generous amount of chocolate frosting.
- Step 4: Using a small spoon or piping bag, create a small "bite" mark in the top of each cupcake by removing a small amount of frosting. Fill the indentation with a small dollop of strawberry jam to simulate blood.
- Step 5: Melt the white chocolate candy melts according to package directions. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip, or use a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe two small white "fangs" onto the front of each cupcake above the "bite" mark. Add a few mini chocolate chips around the "bite" for extra detail.
- Step 6: Let the white chocolate set completely before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover Vampire Bite Cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
- For a warm, gooey center, microwave individual cupcakes for 10-15 seconds before serving.
- Serve these spooky treats at your Halloween party alongside other frighteningly fun desserts for a truly memorable spread.
- To prevent the strawberry jam from bleeding into the frosting, let the cupcakes cool completely before adding the "blood" and ensure the jam is slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American