Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes
Create a spooktacular treat this Halloween with Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes! These decadent red velvet cupcakes are filled with a luscious red velvet cream, topped with skin-tone buttercream frosting, and adorned with eerie bite marks that ooze a deliciously spooky red syrup. Perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings, these cupcakes will not only delight your guests’ taste buds but also provide an unforgettable visual experience. Easy to make and customizable, they’re sure to become a favorite addition to your festive dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 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
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Candy fangs and red edible gel for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and red food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternating with buttermilk until combined.
- Stir in baking soda mixed with vinegar, then fill muffin cups about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes and cool completely.
- Hollow out the centers of each cupcake and fill with the creamy filling made from cake crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and red food coloring.
- Frost with skin-tone buttercream and decorate with candy fangs and red syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg