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Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes

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Transform your Halloween baking with these whimsical Vampire Bite Halloween Cupcakes! These delightful red velvet treats are filled with a creamy, ‘bloody’ surprise and topped with a light vanilla bean buttercream. Adorned with playful vegan marshmallow fangs, they’re not only visually striking but also irresistibly sweet. Perfect for parties or festive gatherings, these cupcakes will impress your guests and elevate your spooky celebrations.

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 cored cupcakes)
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
  • 4–5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for frosting)
  • Tiny drop of black food gel coloring (optional, for frosting)
  • 1 bag (approx. 10 oz) mini vegan marshmallows
  • Red food gel coloring (for decorating)
  • Black food gel coloring (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Using an electric mixer, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
  4. Combine buttermilk and vinegar in another bowl, then alternate adding this mixture and the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  5. Once cooled, core the center of each cupcake and fill with a mixture of reserved cake crumbs and sweetened condensed milk.
  6. For frosting, beat softened butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar along with heavy cream and vanilla extract until light and airy.
  7. Pipe frosting over filled cupcakes, decorating with bite marks using black food gel and adding mini marshmallow fangs.

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