Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (use dairy-free if preferred)
- 1/2 cup milk (use dairy-free if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee (finely ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Dash red gel food coloring
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (use dairy-free if preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk (use dairy-free if preferred)
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, butter, and milk in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Whisk in instant coffee until dissolved. Add vanilla, egg, and sugar, then mix well.
- Gently whisk in gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter. Bake at 350°F for 15-19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the strawberry jam, cook strawberries with cornstarch and food coloring until thickened.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter, vanilla, icing sugar, milk, and salt until smooth.
- Decorate cooled cupcakes with buttercream and a dollop of strawberry jam to resemble vampire bites.
Notes
- Use dairy-free substitutes to make the recipe vegan.
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before decorating.
- Adjust food coloring for a more intense red if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg