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 Broken Glass Cupcakes:
- 24 prepared 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 Broken Glass Cupcakes:
For the Glass:
STEP ONE: Into a large saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the water, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar.
STEP TWO: Bring to a boil, stirring continuously until mixture reaches 300 degrees F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
STEP THREE: Working quickly, pour sugar mixture onto a parchment-lined, rimmed metal baking pan. Allow to cool completely.
STEP FOUR: 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:
STEP FIVE: Hit it with a hammer! Laugh maniacally as it shatters like real glass with each whack!
For the Blood:
STEP SIX: Into a small mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, cornstarch, red food coloring, and blue food coloring.
To Serve:
STEP SEVEN: 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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- Pumpkin Brownie Pie
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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! 🙂