Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of your favorite vanilla or chocolate cupcake mix
- Fresh red fruit jam or strawberry preserves (for the “blood”)
- Chocolate frosting
- Mini marshmallows (for teeth)
- Red decorating gel or food coloring gel (for blood effects)
- Red velvet cake mix or red food coloring (optional for extra gory effect)
- Black licorice (optional for vampire teeth detail)
- Vampire fang toppers or edible vampire fang decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Start by baking your cupcakes according to the instructions on your chosen mix. Cool completely before decorating.
- Use a small knife or cupcake corer to carve out a small hole in each cupcake. Fill this with red jam or strawberry preserves to mimic blood.
- Frost generously with chocolate frosting, swirling it for a messy, oozing look.
- Place mini marshmallows or edible vampire fang decorations on the edges of the cupcake to resemble vampire teeth.
- Add red decorating gel to create drips or splatters for a bloody effect. Use strips of licorice to mimic wounds for extra creepy details.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- For longer storage, cover tightly with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg