Description
These Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes look innocent on the outside with pale buttercream, but hide a shocking red velvet filling that ‘bleeds’ when bitten—perfect for Halloween parties and spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Red Velvet Cupcakes:
- 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 gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Red Velvet Filling:
- 1/2 cup red velvet cake crumbs
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
- For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Few drops ivory or peach food coloring
- For Decoration:
- Candy fangs or red gelatin dots
- Red syrup or edible gel
- Optional red straws (non-edible)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and red coloring.
- Whisk flour, cocoa, and salt. Alternate adding dry mixture and buttermilk. Mix baking soda with vinegar, fold in quickly.
- Divide batter evenly, filling 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
- Mix cake crumbs, condensed milk, melted butter, and food coloring for filling. Hollow centers of cupcakes and fill with mixture.
- Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla and milk. Tint with ivory/peach coloring.
- Frost cupcakes smoothly to cover filling. Chill briefly for neat surface.
- Make two puncture marks with candy fangs or gel. Drizzle red syrup to simulate blood drips.
Notes
Cool cupcakes fully before decorating to avoid melting frosting. Use gel-based coloring for vibrant results. For realistic blood drips, apply edible red gel and let gravity form natural trails.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Halloween Treats
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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