Ingredients
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- 1 box of vanilla or chocolate cupcake mix
- Red food coloring (for the creepy red center)
- Sweet red jam or jelly (to create the vampire bite effect)
- Buttercream frosting
- Black gel icing or edible black food writer (for decoration)
- Candy eyes or vampire-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the cupcake mix instructions. Add a few drops of red food coloring to the batter for an eerie look. Fill cupcake liners and bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Use a sharp knife or cupcake corer to remove a small hole in the center of each cupcake. Fill with red jam or jelly to mimic blood. Replace the cut piece or leave it open.
- Frost the cupcakes generously with buttercream. Use a star tip for texture, and decorate with black gel icing to add spooky details. Add candy eyes or sprinkles for final touches.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours for best freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze unfilled cupcakes and add the red center just before serving.
- Optional: add edible blood gel or syrup for extra spooky effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: Halloween
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
