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Spooky Broken Glass Cupcakes with Edible Blood Recipe

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Spooky Broken Glass Cupcakes with Edible Blood are a hauntingly beautiful treat perfect for Halloween or any spooky-themed party. These cupcakes feature moist, black cocoa-infused cake filled with luscious white chocolate ganache, topped with creamy white chocolate buttercream, and decorated with striking sugar glass shards and a realistic edible blood drizzle for a dramatic effect.

Ingredients

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Ganache

  • 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Sugar Glass

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cold water

Edible Blood

  • ⅓ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon flavor extract (optional)
  • Red food coloring, as needed

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup cake flour
  • ½ cup black cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup whole milk

White Chocolate Buttercream

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
  • A pinch of kosher salt
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream, as needed

Instructions

  1. Prep Decorations: Begin by making the white chocolate ganache using chopped white chocolate and heavy cream, heating until smooth and then allow to cool. Prepare the sugar glass by dissolving granulated sugar, light corn syrup, water, and cornstarch mixture, boiling and allowing to harden, then break it into shards. Create the edible blood by mixing light corn syrup with red food coloring and optional flavor extract. Let all of these elements cool completely for at least 2 hours before assembly.
  2. Bake Cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, and kosher salt. In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and milk until combined. Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing, resulting in tender cupcakes. Pour the batter evenly into cupcake liners placed in a cupcake pan and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool the cupcakes completely before proceeding.
  3. Make Buttercream: In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat. Slowly drizzle in the melted and cooled white chocolate, then add a pinch of kosher salt. Beat the mixture until light and fluffy. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
  4. Assemble: Using a small knife or cupcake corer, remove the centers of the cooled cupcakes and fill them with the prepared white chocolate ganache. Pipe or spread the white chocolate buttercream generously over the cupcakes. Carefully press the sugar glass shards gently into the buttercream to mimic broken glass. Finish by drizzling the edible blood over the top to create a spooky, gory effect perfect for any Halloween celebration.

Notes

  • Ensure all decorations like sugar glass and edible blood are fully cooled before assembly to prevent melting the buttercream.
  • Use black cocoa powder for a deeper, richer color in the cupcakes compared to regular cocoa powder.
  • The flavor extract in the edible blood is optional and can be vanilla, almond, or cherry for added flavor depth.
  • Be cautious when handling sugar glass shards as they can be sharp; consider using a rough edge or gloves for safety.
  • You can make the sugar glass a day ahead and store it in an airtight container at room temperature.

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