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Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes

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These spooky Halloween cupcakes feature a moist vanilla base topped with dramatic, blood-red candy glass shards for a perfect mix of eerie and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (for candy shards)
  • ⅔ cup light corn syrup
  • ¾ cup water
  • Red gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Buttercream frosting or cream cheese frosting (optional)
  • Edible glitter or black sugar crystals (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk in 2-3 batches, mixing gently after each addition until batter is smooth and pourable.
  7. Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about ⅔ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops spring back when lightly pressed.
  9. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack before decorating.
  10. To make candy shards: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  11. Attach candy thermometer and bring mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (150°C), the hard crack stage.
  12. Remove from heat immediately, stir in lemon juice and red gel food coloring until color is even.
  13. Quickly pour hot syrup onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading thinly. Let cool completely until hard and brittle (20-30 minutes).
  14. Carefully break hardened candy into irregular shards using the back of a knife or hands (wear caution).
  15. If using frosting, spread a thin layer on each cupcake.
  16. Arrange candy shards on top to create the broken glass effect.
  17. Optionally, sprinkle with edible glitter or black sugar crystals.
  18. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Cool cupcakes completely before decorating to ensure candy shards stick well. Use a candy thermometer for best candy glass results. Work quickly when pouring hot syrup. Break candy shards carefully to avoid cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend. For vegan, replace butter with coconut oil and eggs with flax eggs.

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Keywords: Halloween cupcakes, broken glass candy, spooky dessert, candy shards, vanilla cupcakes, Halloween party treats

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