Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes ~
Frosted cupcakes decorated with edible homemade “glass” and “blood.”
Easy to make and perfect for a Halloween party!
These cupcakes are super fun to decorate!
You can use whatever cupcake and frosting you like – I used Duncan Hines Devil’s Food cake mix and vegan frosting from a local bakery.
Because we’re starting with prepared cupcakes, this recipe is mainly about how to make the sugar-based glass and edible blood.
Can I make these cupcakes in advance?
The edible glass is best served the same day.
Ingredients for Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes:
- 24 cupcakes, frosted
For the glass:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
For the blood:
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 15 drops red food coloring
- 1 drop blue food coloring
How to make Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes:
For the glass:
Into a large saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the water, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar.
Bring to a boil, stirring continuously until mixture reaches 300 degrees F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
Working quickly, pour sugar mixture onto a parchment-lined, rimmed metal baking pan. Allow to cool completely.
When the glass is completely cool, use the edges of the parchment paper to lift it out of the pan.
Place on a smooth surface and cover with a second piece of parchment paper.
Now for the fun part:
Hit it with a hammer!
Laugh maniacally as it shatters like real glass with each whack!
For the blood:
Into a small mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, cornstarch, red food coloring, and blue food coloring.
To serve:
Arrange glass shards on each cupcake. Drizzle with blood.
If not serving immediately, store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Cheers!
Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes
Frosted cupcakes decorated with edible homemade "glass" and "blood" are easy to make and perfect for a Halloween party!
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Servings: 24
Equipment
Candy Thermometer
Baking Sheet
Hammer
Ingredients
- 24 cupcakes frosted
For the glass:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
For the blood:
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 15 drops red food coloring
- 1 drop blue food coloring
Instructions
For the glass:
- Into a large saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the water, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar.
- Bring to a boil, stirring continuously until mixture reaches 300 degrees F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Working quickly, pour sugar mixture onto a parchment-lined, rimmed metal baking pan. Allow to cool completely.
- When the glass is completely cool, use the edges of the parchment paper to lift it out of the pan.
- Place on a smooth surface and cover with a second piece of parchment paper.
Now for the fun part:
- Hit it with a hammer!
- Laugh maniacally as it shatters like real glass with each whack!
For the blood:
- Into a small mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, cornstarch, red food coloring, and blue food coloring.
To serve:
- Arrange glass shards on each cupcake. Drizzle with blood.
- If not serving immediately, store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Rebeca Rodriguez
Sounds super easy, now let's see if I could find my parchment paper this time that I need it! 🙂
Rebeca Rodriguez
Sounds super easy, now let's see if I could find my parchment paper this time that I need it! 🙂