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Haunting Halloween Chocolate Cupcakes with Bloody Ganache Filling

Satisfy Your Cravings with Haunting Halloween Chocolate Cupcakes

Enjoy these Haunting Halloween Chocolate Cupcakes with Bloody Ganache Filling that are perfect for any Halloween gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: easy cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix use a homemade version if desired
  • 0.5 cup black cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon black gel food coloring
For the Bloody Ganache Filling
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon rose water extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt just a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon soft brown gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon optional raspberry extract for a fruity twist
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch black buttercream use to frost the cupcakes
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small saucepan
  • muffin tins
  • Piping bag
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with festive cupcake liners.
  2. Combine the chocolate cake mix, black cocoa powder, and black gel food coloring in a mixing bowl.
  3. Pour the batter into muffin tins and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Heat heavy cream until hot, then pour over white chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Add rose water, sea salt, and black food coloring.
  6. Remove a portion from the center of each cupcake and fill them with the ganache.
  7. Prepare the black buttercream by mixing softened butter, black cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with black buttercream.
  9. Sprinkle Halloween-themed decorations on top for a festive finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before filling to prevent melting the ganache. Use high-quality chocolate for an unforgettable flavor.

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