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How-Tuesdays: Bleeding Vampire Cupcakes
Story by Iheartmoustaches, objecked
Published on October 9, 2009 in How-To

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We're bringing this goodie back to the top. Last year's vampire cupcakes are totally not stale — still full of sweet blood. Mwahahahah!

[Originally published October 21, 2008.]

Welcome to Etsy How-Tuesday. This week, in preparation for Halloween, we bring you Alicia and Tracy of Sweet Tooth of the Tiger who show us how to make Bleeding Vampire Cupcakes!

Here are the steps for making Bleeding Vampire Cupcakes!

  1. Bake a batch of vanilla cupcakes.  We use the no-fail recipe for vanilla cupcakes by Julie Hasson from her book "125 Best Cupcake Recipes," but you can use your own favorite vanilla cupcake recipe or a box mix works fine also.
  2. After cupcakes are cooled, use a pointed sharp knife to carefully cut a cone out of the center of the cupcake.  Be sure to tilt your knife outwards so you create a cone shape.
  3. Take the cone out and set it aside.
  4. Open a jar or can of cherry pie filling and puree it in a blender or food processor.
  5. Spoon pureed cherry pie filling into the center of the cone'd cupcakes.
  6. Take the previously cut out cones and carefully cut the top off of them, setting the pointy part aside. Use the flat top part of the cone as a cap for the pie filling hole.
  7. The bleeding cupcakes are now ready to be frosted! Use a white frosting, preferably a seven minute frosting (recipe below), which is made by combining egg whites and sugar over a double boiler. Or you can use a buttercream or a can of prepared white frosting.
  8. Once cupcakes are frosted, dip a toothpick in the cherry pie filling (get a generous amount on the toothpick), and stab the cupcake near the edge. Dip the toothpick in the pie filling again and dribble some filling from out of the hole to make it look like a bleeding vampire bite. Do this twice.
  9. Viola! Bleeding vampire cupcakes. When your guests bite into these yummy cherry-vanilla sweets, they will look like they're bleeding!

SPOOKY!

Easy Seven Minute Frosting

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract


Preparation:
In large metal bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup water, sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Set bowl over pan of barely simmering water
and mix with handheld electric mixer at low speed. Gradually increase speed to high, beating until mixture holds stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.

Transfer bowl from pan to folded kitchen towel on counter and continue beating until mixture is cool and billowy, about 2 minutes more. Beat
in vanilla. (Frosting can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.)

(P.S. For you Twilight folks, we know your fangs will be biting into these cupcakes. Check out this post!)

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Oct. 21, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. RaeGun

too cute, I love it

Oct. 21, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. virtuallori

Mmmmmm... tasty!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. TheMysticCircleArt

I love it!!!what a great idea!!! Those are cute related items. Love the monster cupcake.

Oct. 21, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. TheBrassHussy

ahh, why can't everyday be Halloween! I love to see all the cute and creepy decorations and costumes.

Oct. 21, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. JeweledAmbrosia

I love this!!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. myshrunkenhead

Oh how cool!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. daniellexo

adorable! (say in french accent)

Oct. 21, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. cookingschools

oh they look so cute.

Oct. 21, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. lipstickpulp

sweet bloody sweets.
xo

Oct. 21, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. MadMaggieDesigns

How cute! I will have to do this for my little ones school party! Thanks so much!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. tinygreenapples

I love cupcakes!!!!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 7:06 p.m. GemmaBeads

Too funny! My daughter wants to make these for sure. Thanks for sharing!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 7:37 p.m. moresassvintage

yum!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. meowtown

so clever! too bad you can't toss these in a trick-or-treat bag!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 8:44 p.m. fernfiddlehead

that was cute!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 9:33 p.m. GMIstudio

love it !!!so cute...

Oct. 21, 2008 at 10:18 p.m. Rockalicious

I've stumbled upon some really cute cupcake stuff on etsy! mmm I'm getting hungry...

Oct. 22, 2008 at 1:53 a.m. WingsDove

The best "cupcake" is the cupcake dress. How cute!

Oct. 22, 2008 at 3:52 a.m. veryvintage

adorable! :)

Oct. 22, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. AllAboutYoshi

Yuummy!! :o) Off to make a batch....

Oct. 22, 2008 at 9:52 a.m. calebwalt

this made me happy.

Oct. 22, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. farfelue

love this!

Oct. 22, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. bonjourpierre

Yummmm...sounds tasty!

Oct. 22, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. olivehuedesigns

These are the perfect Halloween cupcakes! I'm going to have to make some to take to work. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm....

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 22, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. CutieDynamite

Anything cupcakes gets my vote! Super cute!!

Oct. 22, 2008 at 6:57 p.m. DollsbyJackieKay

Thanks for the great Hallween yummy idea! My grandsons will love it! :)

Oct. 22, 2008 at 7:34 p.m. gingercatpress

What fun!!!

Oct. 22, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. julietaromano

super great!
yummy!

Oct. 22, 2008 at 10:50 p.m. brianslittlegirl

Awesome!!! I think I might just have to make these for my buds when we get together for Halloween. :D Thanks!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 4:10 a.m. vidia2be

Im doing these on wednesday for my soon to be 6 six year old who loves everything eerie and spooky :)

Oct. 23, 2008 at 6:34 a.m. galimbj

Fabulous!!! I'm doing these for work tomorrow- we're having a Halloween Friday. We don't do Halloween as much in Australia, but it's starting to catch on. I grew up in Canada & remeber it fondly so I'm so pleased to dressing up tomorrow & bringing some of the delightfully ghoulish goodies to the office. Thanks for the inspiration!
:)

Oct. 23, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. ThisGirlPhotoplay

I freakin' love it! I have to try it. Great Idea for a halloween party!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. rocknrollmom

I absolutely love the look of this treasury!! It makes me happy & so many new shops to browse.

Oct. 23, 2008 at 3:02 p.m. EJPcreations

Too much fun!!!! Yay Halloween!!!!!

Oct. 24, 2008 at 6:30 a.m. TigerVintage

haha

Oct. 24, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. Lolleys

I shall be making these as a surprise for my kiddies next Friday!

Oct. 25, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. GumballGrenade

I had a disaster with this. But it was a fun disaster and led to a fun blog post. Thanks!

Oct. 26, 2008 at 5:57 a.m. LegendaryTigerHero

Hooray for vampiric tiger treats!!

Oct. 28, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. julieincharge

I love this video! Great job, Tigers!

Oct. 28, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. wartpiggydesigns

OMG! My colleagues and I are in the middle of planning our office party. This is perfect!

Oct. 28, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. kibbles

"Viola! Bleeding vampire cupcakes."
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Does this have the same meaning as "Voilà", or are these made with flowers?

Oct. 28, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. LayerCakeShop

Cupcakes rule!!!

Oct. 3, 2009 at 6:51 a.m. Karoger

Nom Nom Nom....I think I'll make these this year.

Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:34 a.m. MilkGlassVintage

Love a good cupcake anytime, even if I have to put up w/a little vampire blood!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:35 a.m. vivikas

Cupcakes are sooo yummy!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. workingforpeanuts

This is fun! Thanks!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:49 a.m. lovelygifts

That is so funny!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:51 a.m. fernfiddlehead

it was cute last year and it's still cute in 2009

Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:52 a.m. timesandchimes

yum!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:54 a.m. poppyswickedgarden

Awwwe this is TOO awesome!
I used to be a cake decorator before I was a designer so I love baking fun stuff!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. PipocaHandmade

Can't wait to sink my 'teeth' into these! Yummy!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:56 a.m. pancakeandlulu

cute!!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. titchables

They look yummy. I adore the cupcake scarf!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. PunkUpBettie

I love ALL things cupcake and this is no exception!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. girltuesdayjewelry

I have to make these!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:19 a.m. aBreathofFrenchair

Those are adorable and easy!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:19 a.m. blueberryshoes

mmmmmmmm i'd like the swap the inside with something chocolatey!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. loverlea

very cute :)

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. clarelupino

great stuff I love it

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:24 a.m. topsyturvydesign

soooo clever!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:29 a.m. KBShimmer

Very cute!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:33 a.m. pinkytoeclothing

sweet :)

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. wristielove

nice idea! thx iheartmustaches and objecked.

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. Beadymonkey

Now I really want a cupcake.... mmmmmmm

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. Iammie

Yummy!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. VixVintage

Yummy, I love it! Thank you.

Oct. 9, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. MetroGypsy

Awesome idea! Very smart!

Oct. 9, 2009 at noon MelroseFields

Even I can make those...

Oct. 9, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. justlikeyouimagined

Mmmmmmmm... delicious!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. zombiequeensusan

Cupcakes!!! We love cupcakes!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. worksandfinds

Delicious.

Oct. 9, 2009 at 3:23 p.m. jodieflowers

Awesome! I love halloween!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. paramountvintage

cupcakes are the best! these sound particularly delicious!

Oct. 9, 2009 at 8:12 p.m. kellyzkreationz

Cupcake scarves for sale see my shop!

Oct. 10, 2009 at 4:12 a.m. stuffbykate

I ♥ cupcakes!

Oct. 10, 2009 at 5:53 a.m. evihan

sooo yummmyyyy:-)

Oct. 10, 2009 at 10:49 a.m. littleteethshop

Really cute!! Love the idea.

Oct. 10, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. tascha

Those are so cute!

Oct. 10, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. twolefthands

I love the video, made me laugh! Great idea for Halloween!

Oct. 10, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. poppyfox

I love that, too cute.

Oct. 10, 2009 at 6:28 p.m. prettypanda

I'll make them for Halloween! thank you! so cute!

Oct. 10, 2009 at 11:07 p.m. feltalicious

I love it!

Oct. 11, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. MelodySage

Such a great creepy/cute idea! I am definitely going to make these for Halloween. Thanks:)

Oct. 11, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. BLACKLING101

how do i display pictue of my items online

Oct. 11, 2009 at 7:42 p.m. lealerjcreates

awesome!

Oct. 12, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. oldfashionallies

Aw! Fun! I'm totally making these!

Oct. 12, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. EJPcreations

SOOOO CUTE!!! I love them!!!

Oct. 20, 2009 at 10:07 a.m. faithisabellasmom

I made these last year and they were such a hit! I will be making them again this year! Thanks for sharing the video again - it was easy to find! :-)

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