Ingredients
- Chocolate Cake Mix: 1 box (plus ingredients called for on box)
- Vanilla Frosting: 1 container (16 oz)
- Red Gel Food Coloring: 1 tablespoon
- Chocolate Sprinkles: 1/4 cup
- Strawberry Jam: 2 tablespoons
- Mini Marshmallows: 12
- Slivered Almonds: 24
- Powdered Sugar: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake as directed. Let cool completely.
- Step 2: While cupcakes cool, prepare the "blood" frosting. In a bowl, mix vanilla frosting with red gel food coloring until desired "blood red" color is achieved.
- Step 3: Frost each cooled cupcake with the red frosting. Dip the frosted cupcakes in chocolate sprinkles.
- Step 4: Make the "vampire bites." Cut each mini marshmallow in half. Attach two slivered almonds to the cut side of each marshmallow half to create "fangs."
- Step 5: Create the "bite mark." Use a small spoon or toothpick to create a small well in the center of each cupcake. Fill each well with approximately 1/4 teaspoon of strawberry jam.
- Step 6: Place the marshmallow "fangs" on top of the strawberry jam to look like bite marks. Dust with powdered sugar to give it a spooky look.
Notes
- Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, then frost just before serving.
- If the frosting gets too soft, chill the cupcakes for a few minutes to firm it up before adding the jam and fangs.
- Serve these spooky cupcakes with a glass of "blood" – cherry juice or a red fruit punch is perfect!
- For extra realistic "blood," gently warm the strawberry jam before adding it to the cupcake wells so it drizzles a bit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American