Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes: A Spooky Delight with a Deliciously Sinister Twist
Indulge in the frightfully delightful Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes that will steal the show at your next spooky gathering! These red velvet cupcakes are filled with a sweet, creamy surprise that oozes out when bitten, creating a hauntingly fun experience for both kids and adults. Topped with a pale buttercream frosting and decorated to resemble vampire bites, these treats combine delicious flavors with an eye-catching presentation. Perfect for Halloween parties or family celebrations, these cupcakes are sure to become the highlight of any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 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-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the filling: red velvet cake crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir in baking soda and vinegar mixture; fill muffin cups about 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Cool completely before hollowing out centers and filling with the creamy mixture made from cake crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, and melted butter.
- Frost with buttercream and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg