Vampire Blood Red Velvet Cake Recipe

This Vampire Blood Red Velvet Cake is a striking dessert perfect for Halloween celebrations. With its deep red color and rich flavor, it stands out as a festive treat that will impress your guests.

This recipe is simple to follow and makes for a great addition to your Halloween-themed dessert ideas. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to indulge in a seasonal treat, this cake is sure to delight.

Spooktacular Red Velvet Cake for Halloween

This cake features a moist red velvet base with a cream cheese frosting that resembles blood, making it an ideal Halloween recipe. The preparation time is about 30 minutes, with a total baking time of 30-35 minutes, serving approximately 12 people.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Red gel food coloring (for decoration)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate: Use red gel food coloring to create ‘blood’ drips on the sides of the cake for a spooky effect.