These bloody cupcakes are a fun and spooky Halloween party dessert option. The bright red "blood" frosting and shattered "glass" top the moist and fluffy chocolate cupcakes. This dessert is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves a little bit of Halloween horror.

Quick Info

⏱️ 70 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 90%

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Vegetarian] • [Desserts]

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water
• ⅔ cup light corn syrup
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• Cornstarch, for dusting
• ¼ cup corn syrup
• 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water, room temperature
• 1½ teaspoons red gel food coloring
• 2 drops blue gel food coloring
• 8 store-bought red velvet cupcakes
• Candy thermometer

Instructions Preview

1. Make the edible “glass”: Line a baking she…
2. In a medium saucepan fitted with a candy t…
3. Pour the candy evenly onto the prepared ba…

…and 4 more steps

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Recipe by: Betsy Carter, Karlee Rotoly, Breana Jackson • From: Tasty