Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes
Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are a creepy, delicious treat with red velvet cake and a gory jam center. This simple recipe delivers a festive Halloween dessert perfect for spooky gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cupcakes:
- 1 ¼ cups 160g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp 15g unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
- ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup 120ml buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
For the “Bloody” Filling:
- ½ cup 160g raspberry or strawberry jam
- 1 tsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 1 –2 drops red food coloring optional
For the Vanilla Buttercream:
- 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 ½ cups 420g powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 –3 tbsp milk or cream
- Pinch of salt
Decoration Extras:
- Red gel food coloring or decorator gel
- Toothpicks or small straws for “bite marks”
- Edible blood jam or gel in a piping bag
Instructions
Bake Cupcakes
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners. I whisk 1 ¼ cups flour, 2 tbsp cocoa, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. In another bowl, I beat ½ cup oil, ¾ cup sugar, and 1 egg, then add ½ cup buttermilk, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp vinegar, and 1 tbsp red gel coloring. I mix in dry ingredients, fill liners ⅔ full, and bake 18–20 minutes until a toothpick is clean, cooling on a rack for this simple recipe.
Prepare Jam Filling
- If needed, I heat ½ cup jam with 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water in a saucepan for 1–2 minutes to thicken, adding 1–2 drops red food coloring, then cool for this spooky Halloween treat.
Core and Fill Cupcakes
- Once cooled, I use a corer or knife to remove cupcake centers, filling each with 1–2 tsp jam for these vampire cupcakes.
Make Buttercream
- I beat 1 cup butter until fluffy, add 3 ½ cups powdered sugar gradually, then 1 tbsp vanilla, pinch of salt, and 2–3 tbsp milk for smooth frosting for this festive Halloween dessert.
Decorate Cupcakes
- I pipe frosting onto cupcakes, poke two “bite marks” with a toothpick, and drizzle red gel or jam from the holes for a bloody effect in this Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes.
Serve
- I serve with candy fangs or sprinkles for extra spooky flair in this simple recipe.
Notes
- Let cupcakes cool fully before filling and frosting.
- Use gel food coloring to keep batter vibrant and thick.
- Try other cupcake bases like chocolate or pumpkin for variations.
- Chill frosting slightly before piping if it’s too soft.
- Store in fridge and bring to room temp before serving.
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