Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Steps to Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into each cupcake liner, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- While the cupcakes bake, heat the jam in a small saucepan until it becomes liquid. Set aside to cool.
- After the cupcakes have cooled, remove the center of each to create a well for the jam filling.
- Fill each well with the cooled jam, allowing it to ooze slightly for the vampire bite effect.
- Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until light and fluffy.
- Frost the tops of each cupcake with the red frosting and garnish with a fresh raspberry.
Nutrition
Notes
Store cupcakes at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer, freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months.