Bloody Cupcakes For Halloween

Looking for the ultimate Halloween party treat? These Bloody Cupcakes are spooky, dramatic, and. Topped with realistic edible glass shards and fake edible blood these creepy cupcakes are guaranteed to steal the show at any Halloween gathering.

Best of all, you can use store-bought cupcakes to save time without sacrificing any of the frightful fun! Or if you want to make your usual homemade cupcakes for a made-from-scratch dessert.

What stands out

• The fake edible blood looks realistic and creepy.
• Bloody cupcakes that are great for parties, get-togethers, etc.
• Kids and adults will be in love with them!
• You start with pre-made cupcakes to save time.

Ingredients Needed For Scary Cupcakes

• White sugar
• Water
• Corn syrup
• 12 cupcakes, store-bought or homemade
• Red food gel dye
• White frosting, store-bought or homemade

How To Make Bloody Cupcakes Edible Glass

Combine the sugar, light corn syrup, and water in a small saucepan. Heat with medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Boil until it reaches 275 degrees F using a candy thermometer.

Add the glass candy mixture to a baking sheet or cookie sheet with higher edges. Spread it out with a spatula so it’s even and covers the entire cookie sheet. Allow it to sit for 2-3 hours.

Using a wooden spoon or small hammer, crack the glass candy into shards. Frost the cupcakes and add glass candy to each cupcake. Add droplets of red food coloring gel. You can mix a little bit of gel food coloring to water to it splashes like real blood.

Tips & Tricks

• For a fun twist, scoop out the center of the cupcake and add some cherry pie filling, chocolate ganache, or strawberry jam. Then add use a piping bag to frost and serve. They will ooze as people bite into them!
• It’s fine to make your usual recipe for homemade icing. We love to use vanilla buttercream. Cream cheese frosting is also a tasty choice.
• Give your friends or coworkers a bloody Halloween cupcake as a gift by adding it to a cute cupcake box!
• Even though the candy isn’t real glass, it can be a little sharp as you eat it, so be careful, especially when feeding it to little kids.

Practical notes

Can we make homemade cupcakes?

Absolutely! We like using store-bought cupcakes to save time, but there is nothing wrong with breaking out your go to vanilla cupcakes recipe. There are no answers here.

Can we use different flavors of cupcakes?

Of course! Imagine making bloody red velvet cupcakes or strawberry cupcakes. They are all, so feel free to make a variety of bloody Halloween cupcakes.

How long will these bloody cupcakes last?

It’s best if you can serve them right away. Humidity can cause the glass candy to become soft and possibly melt. If you can eat them right away, be sure to store them covered in an airtight container and in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

Can we add flavoring to the glass candy?

Yes! Add a few drops of your usual flavorings. Add flavorings after you remove the pan from the heat. Some flavor ideas are cinnamon, blackcherry, coffee, and just about any other combination you can come up with.

Halloween Recipe Ideas

• Spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes in a Jar
• Cute Monster Cupcakes
• Hocus Pocus Cookies
• Monster Halloween Oreo Balls

Ingredients

Makes 12 servings

• 1 cup sugar white
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 6 tablespoons water
• 12 cupcakes chocolate, red velvet or any other variety
• 16 ounces white frosting
• Red food gel coloring

Method

1. Combine the sugar, light corn syrup, and water in a small saucepan. Heat with medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Boil until it reaches 275 degrees F using a candy thermometer.
2. Add the glass candy mixture to a baking sheet or cookie sheet with higher edges. Spread it out with a spatula so it’s even and covers the entire cookie sheet. Allow it to sit for 2-3 hours.
3. Using a wooden spoon or small hammer, crack the glass candy into shards. Frost the cupcakes and add glass candy to each cupcake. Add droplets of red food coloring gel. You can mix a little bit of gel food coloring to water to it splashes like real blood.
4. Serve and enjoy!