Description
Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are the perfect blend of deliciousness and spookiness, making them an irresistible treat for your Halloween festivities. These rich red velvet cupcakes feature a creamy filling that oozes out like “blood” with every bite, creating a fun and eerie experience for both kids and adults. With their striking appearance and delightful flavors, these cupcakes are sure to be the star of your dessert table. Easy to customize with various fillings and decorations, they add an exciting touch to any Halloween gathering. Prepare to impress your guests with these hauntingly delicious treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel-based for vibrant color)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup red velvet cake crumbs (from the cupcake centers)
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring (for a vibrant, glossy red hue)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- A few drops of ivory or peach food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Candy fangs or small dots of red gelatin (for puncture marks)
- Red syrup or edible red gel (for "blood" drips)
- Straws
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture with buttermilk.
- Mix in baking soda combined with vinegar, fill muffin cups 2/3 full, and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Cool completely; hollow out centers and fill with red velvet filling made from cake crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and red food coloring.
- Frost with pale buttercream made from softened butter, powdered sugar, milk or cream, and food coloring.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg