Vampire Bite Cupcakes Cherry (Printer-Friendly Version)
Chocolate cupcakes hide cherry filling, topped with white and red icing for a dramatic, spooky finish.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cupcakes
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1 box (approximately 425 g) chocolate cake mix
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Ingredients as required for chocolate cake mix preparation (typically eggs, oil, and water per package instructions)
→ Filling and Decoration
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120 ml cherry preserves
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240 ml white frosting
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Red gel icing
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Combine chocolate cake mix with required ingredients, following manufacturer's instructions. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
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Divide batter evenly among 12 lined cupcake molds. Bake according to package directions, typically 18–22 minutes at 175°C. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.
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Using a small knife or corer, remove a section from the center of each cooled cupcake. Fill the cavity with 10 ml cherry preserves per cupcake.
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Spread or pipe white frosting evenly over each filled cupcake, covering the top completely.
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Apply two small drops of red gel icing on each cupcake and gently drag a toothpick to create a drip effect resembling bite marks.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before filling and frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
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For a more dramatic effect, refrigerate the cupcakes briefly before applying the red gel icing.