Vampire Cupcakes

Make these adorable Vampire Cupcakes for Halloween! Easy cake mix cupcakes decorated with fondant vampire faces with little fangs.

These Vampire Cupcakes are a fun and easy Halloween treat that are sure to get noticed! Starting with a boxed cake mix keeps things simple, while fondant faces, little fangs and silly vampire smiles turn ordinary cupcakes into something special.

They’re perfect for Halloween parties, classroom celebrations or a spooky movie night at home. You can make the fondant decorations ahead of time, then assemble the cupcakes when you’re ready to serve.

Tips for the Best Vampire Cupcakes

• Make Decorations Ahead: Prepare the fondant faces and fangs a day ahead to save time.
• Work with Small Pieces: Keep unused fondant covered so it doesn’t dry out.
• Use Gel Colouring: Brown gel food colouring gives the fondant an even beige colour without making it sticky.
• Keep the Fondant Thin: Roll it to about ¼ inch so the decorations sit neatly on the cupcakes.
• Use a Little Water: Lightly brush water between fondant pieces to help them stick together.
• Cool Before Decorating: Make sure cupcakes are completely cool before adding buttercream and fondant.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Cake Mix: Use your favourite flavour. Vanilla makes a nice contrast with the dark fondant, while chocolate is another great option.
• White Fondant: Most of the white fondant is tinted beige for the vampire faces. Keep about 1 oz white for the fangs.
• Black Fondant: This creates the vampire’s widow’s peak hairstyle.
• Butter: Use softened unsalted butter for a smooth, easy-to-spread frosting.
• Black Decorating Frosting: Store-bought black decorating frosting makes piping the eyes and smiles quick and easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Devil Cupcakes – Add a little mischief to your Halloween spread with these devilishly fun cupcakes.

Vampire Cupcakes

Yields: 12 decorated cupcakes | Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: As directed on cake mix

Ingredients

• ½ box cake mix, plus half the ingredients called for on the package
• 5-6 oz white fondant
• Brown gel food colouring
• 3-4 oz black fondant
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• Black decorating frosting

Directions

1. Bake the Cupcakes
   Prepare half a box of cake mix according to the package directions, using half of the additional ingredients called for. Divide the batter between 12 lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake according to the package directions, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Tint the Fondant
   Set aside about 1 oz of white fondant for the fangs. Add a small drop of brown gel food colouring to the remaining white fondant. Knead until the colour is evenly distributed.
3. Cut the Vampire Faces
   Roll out the beige fondant to about ¼ inch thick. Use a 2½-inch round cookie cutter to cut out 12 circles.

1. Make the Widow’s Peaks
   Roll out the black fondant to about ¼ inch thick and cut out six circles using the same round cutter. (Image 1) Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut away the lower portion of each circle, leaving the upper curved section with a pointed centre. (Image 2) Each black circle should make two widow’s peaks.
2. Assemble the Faces
   Place one black widow’s peak along the top of each beige fondant circle. Lightly brush the back of the black fondant with water if needed to help it stick. (Image 3)

1. Make the Fangs
   Divide the reserved white fondant into 24 small pieces. Roll each into a ball, then shape into a small oval. Flatten slightly and taper one end to create a pointed fang.
2. Make the Buttercream
   Beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the icing sugar, then mix in the milk until you have a thick, spreadable frosting. (Image 4)
3. Frost the Cupcakes
   Spread a thin layer of buttercream over each completely cooled cupcake. (Image 5) Place one prepared fondant vampire face on top. (Image 6)
4. Add the Facial Features
   Fit a piping bag with a Wilton #5 round tip and fill it with black decorating frosting. Pipe two small dots for eyes and a curved line for the mouth.
5. Add the Fangs
   Place two fondant fangs along the vampire’s smile on each cupcake, pressing them gently into the frosting to secure.
6. Serve
   Let the decorations set before serving.

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Yield: 12 cupcakes

Vampire Cupcakes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 22 minutes

Total Time: 52 minutes

Make these adorable Vampire Cupcakes for Halloween! Easy cake mix cupcakes decorated with fondant vampire faces with little fangs.

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Ingredients

• ½ box cake mix, plus half the ingredients called for on the package
• 5–6 oz white fondant
• Brown gel food colouring
• 3–4 oz black fondant
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• Black decorating frosting

Instructions

1. Prepare half the cake mix according to the package directions. Divide between 12 lined muffin cups and bake as directed. Cool completely.
2. Set aside 1 oz of white fondant. Tint the remaining fondant beige with brown gel food colouring.
3. Roll out the beige fondant to ¼ inch thick. Cut 12 circles with a 2½-inch round cookie cutter.
4. Roll out the black fondant and cut six circles. Use a heart-shaped cutter to trim away most of each circle, leaving the upper section with a pointed centre. Each circle makes two widow's peaks.
5. Attach one black widow's peak to each beige fondant circle using a little water if needed.
6. Divide the reserved white fondant into 24 pieces. Shape each into a small fang.
7. Beat the butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the icing sugar and milk until thick and spreadable.
8. Spread a thin layer of buttercream over each cooled cupcake. Add one fondant face.
9. Pipe two eyes and a curved smile onto each face using black decorating frosting and a Wilton #5 tip.
10. Add two fondant fangs to each smile. Let the decorations set before serving.

Notes

Most cake mixes yield approximately 24 cupcakes, so we suggest cutting the recipe in half to make a dozen of these Halloween treats!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 233Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 324mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 1gSugar: 29gProtein: 2g

This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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