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Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes

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Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are the ultimate spooky treat for your Halloween celebrations! These visually captivating cupcakes feature a vibrant red filling that spills out with each bite, all topped with a creamy pale frosting that resembles delicate skin. Perfect for both kids and adults, they combine rich cocoa flavor with a fun vampire theme, making them an unforgettable addition to any festive gathering. Easy to make and highly customizable, you can dress them up with creative decorations or stick to the classic vampire look. Delight your guests and capture the essence of Halloween with these deliciously sinister cupcakes!

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)
  • 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 filling)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tbsp plant-based milk or heavy cream
  • A few drops of ivory or peach food coloring (for skin-tone effect)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then incorporate vanilla extract and red food coloring.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture alternately with buttermilk to the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in baking soda mixed with vinegar.
  4. Fill the muffin tins 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing red velvet cake crumbs with sweetened condensed milk and melted butter. Adjust color if necessary.
  6. Hollow out cooled cupcakes using a knife or cupcake corer and fill each center with the filling.
  7. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth. Color as desired.
  8. Frost each cupcake and decorate with candy fangs, red syrup drips for an eerie effect.

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