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Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes Recipe

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These Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes combine moist red velvet cupcakes with a creamy, spilling red velvet filling and pale skin-tone buttercream frosting. Decorated with candy fangs and red syrup “blood” drips, they make a spooky, delicious treat perfect for Halloween parties.

Ingredients

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 food coloring (gel-based)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Creamy Spilling Red Velvet Filling

  • 1/2 cup red velvet cake crumbs (from cupcake centers)
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1-2 tbsp red food coloring

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

Vampire Bite Decoration

  • Candy fangs or small dots of red gelatin
  • Red syrup or edible red gel
  • Red straws (non-edible, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and red food coloring to achieve a deep, vibrant red hue.
  2. Mix and Bake: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until just combined. Stir in the baking soda and vinegar mixture. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and remove liners.
  3. Prepare the Creamy Spilling Red Velvet Filling: In a small bowl, combine the red velvet cake crumbs with sweetened condensed milk and melted butter. Stir until smooth and slightly glossy. Add red food coloring until vibrant red. The filling should be creamy but slightly runny.
  4. Hollow Out the Cupcakes: Once cooled, carefully remove a small center section from each cupcake using a knife or corer. Fill each cavity with the creamy red velvet filling, filling to the top.
  5. Make the Skin-Tone Buttercream Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons milk or cream. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add ivory or peach food coloring to achieve a pale, skin-tone shade. Adjust consistency with extra milk if needed.
  6. Frost the Cupcakes: Frost each cupcake evenly with the pale buttercream using an offset spatula or piping bag. Chill briefly for a smooth finish if desired.
  7. Create the Vampire Bite Decoration: Use candy fangs or small red gelatin dots to make two close puncture marks on each cupcake’s surface. Drizzle red syrup or edible red gel starting at the puncture marks so it drips down the sides. Optionally add red straws and extra red gel drips around the base for effect.
  8. Final Touches: Arrange the decorated cupcakes on a dark platter with extra red syrup drips around them. Serve with spooky decor like plastic bats or candles for dramatic presentation.

Notes

  • Use gel-based red food coloring for a vibrant, consistent color without affecting batter texture.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of buttercream.
  • Adjust filling consistency by adding sweetened condensed milk if too thick for easy spilling effect.
  • Remove cupcake centers gently to avoid cracking or breaking the cupcakes.
  • If buttercream is too stiff, add a bit more milk or cream to achieve spreadable consistency.
  • Chill frosted cupcakes briefly for an ultra-smooth finish before adding decorations.
  • Experiment with “blood” drip placement for more realistic vampire bite effects.
  • Serve on black or red platters with Halloween decorations for enhanced spooky look.

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