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Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes

Delicious Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes with Red Velvet Filling

These Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are enchanting treats with red velvet and creamy filling perfect for spooky celebrations.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel-based)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Red Velvet Filling
  • 0.5 cups red velvet cake crumbs
  • 0.33 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1-2 tbsp red food coloring to taste
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream as needed
  • a few drops ivory or peach food coloring to achieve desired color
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decoration
  • candy fangs or small dots of red gelatin
  • red syrup or edible red gel
  • straws

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • offset spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Baking Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
  3. 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. Stir in the baking soda and vinegar mixture.
  4. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling and Frosting
  1. In a small bowl, combine the red velvet cake crumbs with the sweetened condensed milk and melted butter. Stir until smooth and glossy. Add red food coloring.
  2. Once cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake. Fill each hole with the creamy red velvet filling.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk or cream. Mix until smooth and fluffy. Add ivory or peach food coloring to achieve a pale color.
  4. Frost each cupcake with the pale buttercream using an offset spatula or piping bag.
Decoration and Serving
  1. Use candy fangs or drops of red gelatin to create puncture marks. Drizzle red syrup or edible gel from the puncture marks, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  2. Arrange the decorated cupcakes on a dark serving platter with additional red syrup drips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to swap in different food colorings or add spices like cinnamon for a warm twist. You could also use cream cheese frosting instead of buttercream for a rich flavor. Top with various Halloween-themed candies for extra flair!

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