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 for vibrant color)
- 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 the cupcake centers)
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring (for a vibrant, glossy hue)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- A few drops of ivory or peach food coloring (adjust for a pale skin-tone effect)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Candy fangs or small dots of red plant-based gelatin (for puncture marks)
- Red syrup or edible red gel (for 'blood' drips)
- Straws (please note they are not eatable)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir in baking soda mixed with vinegar and fill muffin tins two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Hollow out cupcake centers and mix crumbs with sweetened condensed milk and melted butter for the filling; add more red food coloring if desired.
- Prepare frosting by beating softened butter with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; tint to desired skin-tone shade.
- Frost cooled cupcakes, decorate with candy fangs, red syrup drips for 'blood,' and arrange on a platter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg