Spooky Vampire Bite Cupcakes with Edible Blood

Putting edible blood on food is not for the faint of heart, but it will make the entire Cullen clan proud, especially if it’s on these spooky vampire bite cupcakes. (Although I can’t promise you will sparkle in the sunlight after consuming one.)

Doesn’t that blood look real? If you’re more of a visual learner, you can watch how to make it on my Nom channel here. I share live cooking demos every week, and would love for you to subscribe!

Do these Spooky Vampire Bite Cupcakes with Edible Blood scare YOU?

Also, aren’t those skulls the perfect accessory? They are from Michael’s. Infusing the cupcakes with edible blood makes them extra sweet and creepy. It’s the ideal formula for a bloody amazing Halloween treat.  (See what I did there?)

Grab the recipe below! And be sure to check out the Foodstirs recipe page where I am also sharing how to make these vampire bite cupcakes. They have loads of other great Halloween baking ideas, too! Enjoy!

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Spooky Vampire Bite Cupcakes with Edible Blood

Putting edible blood on food is not for the faint of heart, but it will make the entire Cullen clan proud, especially if it’s on these spooky vampire bite cupcakes. (Although I can’t promise you will sparkle in the sunlight after consuming one.)

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easy dessert recipe, Halloween, kid-friendly recipes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 12 cupcakes

Calories 579 kcal

Author Abbey Rodriguez

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

• 3 large eggs
• 1 stick butter softened
• 1/4 cup milk
• 6 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
• 1 package Foodstirs Simply Sweet Vanilla Cake Mix

Frosting and Edible Blood:

• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon red gel food dye
• 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 package Foodstirs Vanilla Frosting Mix
• 1 stick butter softened
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, milk, and yogurt until pale and creamy. Slowly pour in the mix and blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Pour the batter into each cupcake liner, about 2/3 full. Bake on 350°F for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
3. While the cupcakes bake, make the edible blood. Whisk together the powdered sugar, water, red food dye, and cocoa powder in a small bowl. Blend until smooth and thick. Set aside.
4. Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool for about 15-20 minutes. Prepare the vanilla frosting while cupcakes cool. Cream one stick of butter with an electric mixer until pale yellow. Add in the vanilla frosting mix and milk, and blend until smooth and fluffy.
5. Pipe the frosting onto cupcakes. Use a syringe to make two vampire teeth marks and fill the cupcakes with the edible blood. Drizzle extra blood droplets on top for desired effect and add any spooky accessories. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Spooky Vampire Bite Cupcakes with Edible Blood

Amount Per Serving

Calories 579 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24g 37%

Saturated Fat 12g 60%

Cholesterol 88mg 29%

Sodium 528mg 22%

Potassium 80mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 86g 29%

Sugars 67g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 10.9%

Calcium 12.4%

Iron 6.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.