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Bloody Red Velvet Halloween Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Bloody Red Velvet Halloween Cupcakes

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  • Author: Sam
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bloody Red Velvet Halloween Cupcakes bring together everything we love about fall baking rich color, soft texture, a hint of cocoa, and just the right amount of creepy fun. With a hauntingly delicious raspberry “blood” filling and a swirl of cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are the perfect spooky treat for any Halloween celebration.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Small piping bags and round or leaf tips

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries break down. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Let cool, then strain seeds if desired.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk oil, sugar, egg, vanilla, and food coloring until smooth. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk and vinegar.
  4. Divide into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  5. Beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla. Beat until silky smooth.
  6. Use a small knife to core out the center of each cupcake. Fill with raspberry sauce. Pipe frosting on top. Drizzle raspberry sauce over the frosting for a bloody effect.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for intense color without thinning the batter. Don’t overmix for the best cupcake texture. For cleaner filling centers, use an apple corer. Chill frosting if it becomes too soft to pipe.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.freshleafrecipes.com/bloody-red-velvet-halloween-cupcakes/