Vampire Cupcakes

The tradition of vampire cupcakes is believed to have originated from the popular vampire-themed novels and movies, which gained immense popularity in recent years.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Vampire Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 2 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 12 pieces Plastic vampire teeth

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the red food coloring until evenly distributed.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
11. Place a plastic vampire tooth on top of each cupcake, pressing it slightly into the frosting.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 24g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.