Description
A spooky and elegant Halloween treat, these Vampire Bite Cupcakes feature a moist red velvet cake, creamy filling, pale buttercream frosting, and dripping red syrup for a dramatic effect.
Ingredients
- For the Red Velvet Cupcakes:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel-based recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- For the Creamy Spilling Red Velvet Filling:
- ½ cup red velvet cake crumbs (from cupcake centers)
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
- For the Pale Skin-Tone Buttercream Frosting:
- 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
- For Decoration (Vampire Bite):
- Candy fangs or edible gelatin for bite marks
- Red syrup or edible gel for blood drips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla and red food coloring. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Stir in the baking soda and vinegar last.
- Fill liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix cupcake crumbs (from the centers), condensed milk, melted butter, and red food coloring until smooth and gooey.
- Core the cupcakes: Once cooled, use a cupcake corer or small knife to hollow out the center of each cupcake. Fill with the prepared red velvet mixture.
- Make the buttercream: Beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk/cream, and vanilla. Tint with food coloring to achieve a pale, skin-like tone.
- Frost the cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag for a smooth dome. Decorate with candy fangs or small puncture marks. Add red syrup or gel for blood drips coming from the bite.
- Serve and scare! Present your vampire bite Halloween cupcakes on a spooky tray with dark elements for that haunted Halloween vibe.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for bright colors without affecting consistency.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting and decorating.
- Adjust filling consistency to be slightly runny for the best “blood” effect.
- Gradually add food coloring to the frosting to achieve the desired pale skin tone.
- Arrange cupcakes on a dark platter to make colors pop.
- Add extra red “blood” syrup around the base of each cupcake or on the serving platter for a cinematic creepiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
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