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Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes with Spooky Red Velvet Filling Recipe

elight with a Deliciously Sinister Twist Recipe
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These Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are a spooky delight featuring moist red velvet cupcakes filled with a creamy, glossy red velvet filling that oozes out like blood when bitten into. Topped with skin-tone buttercream frosting and decorated with candy fangs and edible red gel to mimic vampire bite marks with blood drips, these cupcakes are perfect for a horror-themed party or Halloween celebration.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

  • 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

Filling

  • 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)

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 (adjust for a pale, skin-tone effect)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Decorations

  • Candy fangs or small dots of red gelatin (for puncture marks)
  • Red syrup or edible red gel (for “blood” drips)
  • Red straws (non-edible, used for decoration)

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 mixing 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. Tip: To ensure even color, mix the food coloring into the butter and sugar before adding the dry ingredients.
  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 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Remove liners once cooled. Tip: Cooling completely before decorating ensures smooth frosting application.
  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 glossy. Add red food coloring to achieve an intense, vibrant red. The filling should be creamy but slightly runny to spill out when cut or bitten. Tip: Adjust consistency by adding more sweetened condensed milk if too thick.
  4. Hollow Out the Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are cool, use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake. Fill each cavity with the creamy red velvet filling until it reaches the top. Tip: Be gentle to avoid cracking cupcakes.
  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 of milk or cream. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add ivory or peach food coloring for a pale, skin-tone color. Adjust milk or cream for spreadable consistency.
  6. Frost the Cupcakes: Using an offset spatula or piping bag, frost each cupcake smoothly with the skin-tone buttercream. Chill for a few minutes if desired for a smooth finish.
  7. Create the Vampire Bite Decoration: Use candy fangs or small drops of red gelatin to make two close puncture marks on each cupcake surface. Drizzle red syrup or edible gel from the marks to create blood drips down the sides. Add extra drips around base on the serving platter for effect. Optionally insert red straws for added drama.
  8. Final Touches: Arrange cupcakes on a dark platter with additional red syrup drips for extra spooky effect. Serve with themed decorations like plastic bats or candles for a frightfully festive presentation.

Notes

  • Use gel-based red food coloring for the most vibrant colors.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before decorating to avoid melting frosting.
  • For extra gooey filling, add more sweetened condensed milk to the filling mixture.
  • Handle cupcakes gently when hollowing out to prevent cracking.
  • Adjust ivory or peach food coloring to get perfect skin tone in buttercream.
  • Chill frosted cupcakes for a smooth finish before adding decorations.
  • Red straws are decorative only and not edible; supervise use around children.
  • Use a dark or themed serving platter to enhance the Halloween aesthetic.

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