Vampire Bite Cupcakes
Delightful chocolate cupcakes filled with sweet strawberry puree, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cupcake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water Follow the instructions on the cupcake mix box
- 1 cup vegetable oil Follow the instructions on the cupcake mix box
Frosting and Filling
- 1 cup strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup whipped cream For frosting
- Red food coloring (optional) For a blood effect
- Chocolate shavings For frosting fangs
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven according to the cupcake mix instructions.
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cupcake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil until well combined.
Baking
- Bake the cupcakes according to the package instructions.
- Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.
Hollowing and Filling
- Use a small knife or a cupcake corer to carve out a small hollow in the center of each cooled cupcake.
- Fill the hollow with strawberry puree, allowing it to seep down for extra flavor.
Frosting and Decorating
- Frost the cupcakes generously with whipped cream, covering the top completely.
- Use chocolate shavings to create fang shapes on top of the frosting.
- Optional: Mix a few drops of red food coloring into the strawberry puree before filling the cupcakes for a realistic ‘blood’ effect.
Serving
- Serve and enjoy your chilling creation at your next Halloween celebration!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best enjoyed within the first two days.