Halloween Dessert Vampire Blood Red Velvet Cupcakes
Indulge in the festive delight of Halloween Dessert Vampire Blood Red Velvet Cupcakes! These enchanting treats feature a moist, rich red velvet cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfectly spooky and delicious, they are sure to be the highlight of your Halloween gatherings. With their striking color and delightful flavor, these cupcakes will impress both kids and adults alike. Add a whimsical ‘blood’ drizzle for an extra touch of fun!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined; add buttermilk and eggs one at a time, followed by red food coloring.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before topping with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk. Add chocolate chips for extra richness or experiment with different frosting flavors like vanilla or chocolate ganache. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.