Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes
Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are the ultimate spooky treat for your Halloween festivities. These eye-catching cupcakes feature a rich red velvet filling that oozes from each bite, complemented by a creamy skin-tone frosting that mimics vampire bites. Perfect for parties, these cupcakes combine delicious flavors with a fun, festive presentation that will delight both kids and adults alike. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this eerie dessert that’s sure to impress. Get ready to elevate your Halloween dessert game with these whimsical and creepy delights!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup red velvet cake crumbs (for filling)
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (for filling)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring (for filling)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
- A few drops of ivory or peach food coloring (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Candy fangs or small dots of red Vegan Gelatin (for decoration)
- Red syrup or edible red gel (for decoration)
- Straws (not edible)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients alternating with buttermilk.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin and bake for 18–20 minutes; let cool completely.
- For the filling, mix cake crumbs with condensed milk and melted butter until smooth; add red food coloring for an intense hue.
- Hollow out cooled cupcakes and fill with the red velvet mixture.
- Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and cream until smooth; color as desired.
- Frost cupcakes then decorate with candy fangs and red syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg