For clearer sugar glass, avoid stirring the mixture after it begins to boil. Any sugar crystals that form on the sides of the pan can cause cloudiness. If crystals appear, gently wash them down with a wet pastry brush. Work quickly when pouring the hot sugar, as it will begin to harden rapidly. If it becomes too thick to pour easily, you can briefly reheat it over low heat to restore its fluidity. Store the sugar glass shards in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent them from becoming sticky. Assemble the cupcakes shortly before serving for the best presentation.
Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS294
Craft eerily realistic and delicious 'Bloody Broken Glass' cupcakes! Perfect for Halloween or any spooky celebration, these cupcakes combine moist cake, sweet frosting, shimmering sugar glass shards, and a surprisingly convincing edible blood.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate75 g
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Cholesterol23 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium198 mg
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Sugar58 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 2 minutes until just combined. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners. (7 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting. (25 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View To make the sugar glass, combine the 2 cups water, 1 cup corn syrup, 3 1/2 cups sugar, and cream of tartar in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Insert a candy thermometer and continue boiling the sugar syrup, without stirring, until it reaches 300°F (150°C), the hard-crack stage. The mixture will thicken and turn a light golden color. (20-30 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Immediately pour the hot sugar mixture onto a metal baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Let it cool completely and harden. (30-60 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Once the sugar glass is firm, carefully break it into shards using a meat mallet or the back of a heavy spoon. Be cautious, as the shards will be sharp. (10 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View For the edible blood, whisk together the 1/2 cup corn syrup and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add water, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches a thick, blood-like consistency. (5 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Stir in the red and blue food coloring to achieve the desired shade of 'blood' red. Start with the specified amounts and adjust to your liking. (2 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Frost the cooled cupcakes with white frosting. Gently press several sugar glass shards into each cupcake, arranging them artfully to look like broken glass. (15 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View Drizzle the edible blood over the shards and frosting for a gruesome, yet delicious, final touch. (5 minutes)
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Tito Gulgowski
Sep 3, 2024The edible blood was so easy to make, and the color was perfect! I added a bit of cocoa powder to deepen the red and give it a more realistic look.
Tessie Friesen
Jul 3, 2024My sugar glass didn't turn out clear the first time, but the tip about washing down the sides of the pan with a wet brush really helped!
Dayana Renner
Jul 14, 2023These cupcakes were a huge hit at my Halloween party! Everyone was amazed by how realistic the broken glass looked.