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Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes: A Spooky Delight with a Deliciously Sinister Twist

Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes: A Spooky Delight with a Deliciously Sinister Twist
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Indulge in the spirit of Halloween with these Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes, a delightful and spooky treat that’s sure to impress your guests! Featuring rich red velvet cake with a creamy filling that spills from within, these cupcakes are as visually striking as they are delicious. Perfect for parties, school events, or cozy nights in, they combine fun and festivity with ease. Decorated with candy fangs and dripping red syrup, these treats bring a whimsical twist to your celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 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 (for skin-tone effect)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Candy fangs or small dots of plant-based gelling agent (for puncture marks)
  • Red syrup or edible red gel (for 'blood' drips)
  • Straws (watch out – they are not edible)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and gel-based red food coloring.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
  4. 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.
  5. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before hollowing out the centers for filling.
  6. Mix red velvet cake crumbs with sweetened condensed milk and melted butter to create the filling. Fill each cupcake center generously.
  7. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar while mixing in milk or cream until desired consistency is reached. Add food coloring for skin-tone effect.
  8. Frost each cupcake and decorate with candy fangs and red syrup for added spookiness.

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