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Vampire Bite Chocolate Cupcakes
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Piping Bag

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam
  • 1 cup chocolate buttercream frosting
  • 2 tablespoons red decorating gel

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a cupcake pan with 4 paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 4 liners and bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Use a small knife to cut a shallow cone from the center of each cupcake and fill the hole with raspberry jam.
  • Spread or pipe the chocolate buttercream over the top of each cupcake.
  • Use the red decorating gel to draw two small dots and a short line on the frosting to create the bite mark effect.

Notes

Pipe the frosting in a thick layer so the red gel sits clearly on top without sinking. If the raspberry jam seems too thick to pipe, warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave first. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing Bowls, Cupcake Pan, Piping Bag