Description

These Halloween Vampire Bite Cupcakes are spooky and fun with moist red velvet cake, a surprise raspberry jam “blood” center, and fluffy vanilla buttercream. Perfect for Halloween parties, vampire-themed gatherings, or creepy dessert trays, these cupcakes are guaranteed to thrill and chill!

Ingredients

Scale

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

Bloody Jam Filling:

½ cup (160g) raspberry or strawberry jam
1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
1–2 drops red food coloring (optional)

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

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 red decorator gel
Toothpicks, pipettes, or small straws for bite marks

Instructions

Make Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with liners. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet in another. Combine both and mix until smooth.
Bake: Divide batter into liners, filling ⅔ full. Bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
Prepare Jam: Thicken jam with cornstarch if needed. Stir in red food coloring for extra blood effect. Cool before use.
Core and Fill: Use knife or cupcake corer to remove centers. Fill each with 1–2 tsp jam.
Make Frosting: Beat butter until fluffy, then gradually add sugar. Mix in vanilla, salt, and milk until creamy.
Decorate: Pipe frosting on each cupcake. Poke two holes for bite marks and drip red gel or jam to resemble blood.

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.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Cupcakes
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 320
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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