Description
These Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are the ultimate spooky treat for the festive season. They are delicious and capture the spirit of Halloween with a playful yet chilling design.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- For the Frosting:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Red gel food coloring
- For the “Bite” effect (optional):
- Strawberry or raspberry jam
- Slivered almonds or white candy melts (for fangs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with milk (1 tablespoon at a time), until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Divide the frosting into two bowls. Tint one bowl with red gel food coloring to create a “bloody” effect. Leave the other bowl white or tint it a pale shade if desired.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them. You can use a piping bag with a star tip for a decorative effect, or simply spread the frosting with a knife.
- To create the “vampire bite” effect:
- Pipe or spread the red frosting onto the cupcakes.
- Using a knife or small spoon, gently press into the side of the cupcake to create an indentation, as if a vampire took a bite.
- Fill the indentation with strawberry or raspberry jam to mimic blood.
- For fangs, insert slivered almonds or small pieces of white candy melts into the sides of the cupcakes.
- These Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are ready to serve and spook your guests!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients for the frosting are at room temperature for a smoother texture.
- Adjust the amount of milk in the frosting to achieve the perfect spreadable or pipeable consistency.
- Get creative with your “bite” effect – you can make it subtle or dramatic.
- For an extra spooky touch, consider adding edible glitter or black sprinkles.
- These Halloween vampire cupcakes are a fun DIY project for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking and Decorating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: Approximately 300-350 (will vary based on exact ingredients and frosting)
- Sugar: Approximately 30-40g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-300mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-50g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-70mg