For the Red Velvet Cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tbsp red food coloring (gel-based)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp white vinegar

1/4 tsp salt

For the Creamy Spilling Red Velvet Filling:

1/2 cup red velvet cake crumbs (from cupcake centers)

1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1–2 tbsp red food coloring

For the Pale Skin-Tone Buttercream Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

A few drops ivory or peach food coloring

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Vampire Bite Decoration:

Candy fangs or small dots of red gelatin

Red syrup or edible red gel (for “blood” drips)

Straws (optional, for effect)