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

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Get ready to enchant your Halloween festivities with Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes: A Spooky Delight with a Deliciously Sinister Twist. These vibrant red velvet cupcakes are not only visually captivating but also deliciously moist, filled with a creamy red filling that spills out when bitten into. Decorated with a pale buttercream frosting and eerie ‘blood’ drips, these spooky treats are sure to be the highlight of your gathering. With their simple preparation and customizable designs, they are perfect for bakers of all levels.

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
  • Candy fangs or small drops of red plant-based gelling agent (for puncture marks)
  • Red syrup or edible red gel (for 'blood' drips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time along with vanilla and red food coloring.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture alternating with buttermilk. Mix in baking soda combined with vinegar.
  4. Fill muffin tin and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing red velvet cake crumbs with sweetened condensed milk and melted butter; add food coloring for vibrancy.
  6. Hollow out cooled cupcakes and fill them with the red velvet mixture.
  7. For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar, adjusting consistency with milk or cream and coloring to desired shade.
  8. Frost cupcakes smoothly and decorate with candy fangs and edible red gel for an authentic vampire bite look.

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