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Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes

Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes: Creepy Treats You Can't Resist

Delight in these Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes with a luscious 'blood' filling, perfect for your Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar No direct substitutions recommended.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 large Eggs Use flax eggs as an egg substitute.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk + vinegar.
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder Ensure it’s unsweetened, no substitutions needed.
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring Use gel-based for more intense color.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Red Velvet Cake Crumbs Optional, can substitute with more frosting.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk No direct substitutions recommended.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the buttercream.
  • 1/4 cup Milk or Heavy Cream Use plant-based milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 tbsp Ivory or Peach Food Coloring For a pale skin-tone effect on frosting.
For Decoration
  • 1 pack Candy Fangs Decorative toppings for bite marks.
  • Red Syrup or Edible Red Gel For blood effect drips.
  • 1 pack Straws Consider using edible alternatives.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • cupcake liners
  • Oven
  • knife or melon baller
  • mixer

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Then mix in eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, red food coloring, and white vinegar before combining wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
Filling and Frosting
  1. Using a knife or melon baller, hollow out the center of each cooled cupcake. Mix together red velvet cake crumbs and sweetened condensed milk to create the 'blood' filling.
  2. Beat softened butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar and milk until achieving desired frosting consistency. Add vanilla extract and food coloring to tint.
Assembly and Decoration
  1. Fill the hollowed cupcakes with the 'blood' filling, frost them with the skin-tone buttercream, and decorate with candy fangs, red gelatin marks, and drizzle with red syrup for a bloody effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat if desired.

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