Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes

Spooky-sweet cupcakes with a hidden bloody surprise and fang-tastic marshmallow decorations.

Sink your teeth into these Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes — soft red velvet cupcakes filled with “bloody” condensed milk and cake crumbs, topped with dreamy vanilla bean frosting and decorated with marshmallow fangs. These spooky treats are perfect for Halloween parties, trick-or-treat tables, or fright-night dessert spreads.

With their realistic “bite marks” and creamy surprise centers, these cupcakes are both hauntingly festive and wickedly delicious. Your guests won’t just scream with delight — they’ll be coming back for more!

Why You’ll Love This

• Playfully spooky – Decorated with marshmallow vampire fangs and bloody bites for max Halloween flair.
• Moist and flavorful – Rich red velvet base paired with creamy, sweet filling.
• Great for parties – Kid- and adult-approved for Halloween get-togethers.
• Creative decorating fun – Ideal for bakers who love turning desserts into edible art.
• Customizable – Easy to adjust filling, frosting, or coloring for your own spooky twist.

Ingredients

Red Velvet Cupcakes

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp red food coloring (gel-based)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• ¼ tsp salt

Filling

• ½ cup red velvet cake crumbs (from cored cupcakes)
• ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk

Vanilla Bean Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4–5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• ¼ cup heavy cream or whole milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• Tiny drop black food gel (optional, for color depth)

Decoration

• 1 bag (10 oz) mini vegan marshmallows
• Red food gel (for “blood”)
• Black food gel (for “bite marks”)

Instructions

1. Bake the Cupcakes:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
   In one bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
   In another, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and red food gel.
   Mix buttermilk with vinegar. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
   Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
2. Make the Filling:
   Combine reserved cupcake crumbs with sweetened condensed milk until thick and spoonable.
3. Core and Fill:
   Use a cupcake corer or knife to remove the centers. Fill each hole with the “bloody” crumb mixture.
4. Make the Frosting:
   Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and a touch of black gel until light and smooth. Pipe onto cupcakes with a star or round tip.
5. Decorate:
   Use black food gel to draw bite marks on the frosting. Cut mini marshmallows diagonally to form fangs and insert near the bite marks. Add red gel for blood drips.

Tips, Storage & FAQs

Tips

• Use gel food coloring for bolder hues without thinning batter.
• Chill the cupcakes briefly before decorating to help frosting hold shape.
• Store marshmallows in a sealed bag to keep soft before applying.

Storage

• Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temp for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Let chilled cupcakes come to room temp before serving for best flavor.

FAQs

• Can I make these ahead? Yes! Bake and frost a day before — add fangs and “blood” the day of serving.
• Can I use store-bought frosting? Absolutely — just make sure it’s stiff enough to pipe.
• What if I don’t have vegan marshmallows? Regular mini marshmallows work fine too!
• What’s a good red velvet substitute? Chocolate cupcakes with red food gel work in a pinch.

Final Thoughts

These Vampire Bite Cupcakes deliver the perfect combo of creepy-cute aesthetics and crowd-pleasing flavor. Whether you’re entertaining ghosts, goblins, or ghouls, these treats are sure to make your Halloween bash one to remember. Bonus: They’re so easy to decorate, even little monsters can help!

The Goods

Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes

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Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes are spooky red velvet treats with a bloody surprise inside and marshmallow fangs on top. The perfect Halloween dessert for kids and adults alike!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Recipes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp red food coloring gel-based
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• ¼ tsp salt

Filling

• ½ cup red velvet cake crumbs from cored cupcakes
• ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk

Vanilla Bean Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 4 –5 cups powdered sugar sifted
• ¼ cup heavy cream or whole milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• Tiny drop black food gel optional, for color depth

Decoration

• 1 bag 10 oz mini vegan marshmallows
• Red food gel for “blood”
• Black food gel for “bite marks”

Instructions

Bake the Cupcakes:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• In one bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and red food gel.
• Mix buttermilk with vinegar. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
• Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Make the Filling:

• Combine reserved cupcake crumbs with sweetened condensed milk until thick and spoonable.

Core and Fill:

• Use a cupcake corer or knife to remove the centers. Fill each hole with the “bloody” crumb mixture.

Make the Frosting:

• Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and a touch of black gel until light and smooth. Pipe onto cupcakes with a star or round tip.

Decorate:

• Use black food gel to draw bite marks on the frosting. Cut mini marshmallows diagonally to form fangs and insert near the bite marks. Add red gel for blood drips.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for bolder hues without thinning batter.

Chill the cupcakes briefly before decorating to help frosting hold shape.

Store marshmallows in a sealed bag to keep soft before applying.