Description
Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are a delightful treat for your spooky celebrations. These eye-catching red velvet cupcakes are filled with a creamy, luscious center and topped with whimsical decorations that will enchant your guests. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply indulging in festive fun, these cupcakes provide both a visual spectacle and delicious flavor that will make your dessert table unforgettable. With the playful vampire bite theme, they are perfect for involving kids in the kitchen and making memorable treats together. Get ready to impress with this unique recipe!
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 (adjust for a pale, skin-tone effect)
- 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 (watch out – they are not eatable)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk until combined.
- Stir in baking soda mixed with vinegar. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare the red velvet filling by mixing cake crumbs with sweetened condensed milk and melted butter, then add red food coloring.
- Hollow out the cooled cupcakes and fill them with the creamy mixture.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth, adding milk for desired consistency and food coloring for skin tone.
- Frost each cupcake smoothly and decorate with candy fangs or red syrup for bite marks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg