Vampire Bite Cupcakes

Vampire bite cupcakes with red velvet sponge, white frosting, and spooky red syrup filling oozing out

Callie Brooks

These Vampire Bite Cupcakes are spooky, dramatic Halloween treats with chocolate or red velvet base, white frosting, and gory red gel bite marks. They’re easy to make, party-friendly, and perfect for a gothic, Corpse Bride-inspired dessert tray.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 box chocolate or red velvet cupcake mix
1 batch white buttercream frosting (enough for 12 cupcakes)
2–3 tbsp red gel (edible, for blood effect)
12 plastic vampire teeth

Equipment

mixing bowls
cupcake pan
frosting spatula or knife
toothpick (for gel detailing)
cooling rack

Method

Prepare your cupcake mix according to package or homemade recipe (chocolate or red velvet work best). Bake and let them cool completely.
Spread a thick layer of white frosting over the top of each cupcake, creating a clean base for the decoration.
Use red gel to make two small dots on each cupcake to mimic vampire bite marks. Drag the gel slightly to create a dripping blood effect.
Insert plastic vampire teeth just above the gel bite marks for a spooky effect.
Arrange the cupcakes on a Halloween dessert tray or display with other themed treats for a festive presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Chill cupcakes before decorating to hold the gel design better. For precision, use a toothpick to apply the gel. Add candy eyes or sprinkles for more detail. Avoid applying gel on warm frosting — it will melt. Great as take-home gifts too!

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