Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes

These bloody broken glass cupcakes are perfect for a Halloween party or any spooky occasion. The cupcakes are moist and chocolatey, topped with a gooey red 'blood' glaze and shards of 'broken glass'. They are sure to impress your guests and add a touch of horror to your dessert table. Get ready to create some edible gore with this recipe!

Ingredients

• For the cupcakes:
• - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• - 2 cups granulated sugar
• - 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 2 eggs
• - 1 cup milk
• - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• - 1 cup boiling water
• For the broken glass shards:
• - 1 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 cup water
• - Red gel food coloring
• For the blood glaze:
• - 1 cup powdered sugar
• - 2 tablespoons milk
• - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - Red gel food coloring

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the broken glass shards. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil, without stirring, and cook until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
10. Remove the pan from the heat and add a few drops of red gel food coloring. Stir to incorporate.
11. Pour the mixture onto a silicone mat or a greased baking sheet and spread it out thinly. Let it cool and harden for about 10 minutes.
12. Break the hardened sugar into small, irregular pieces to resemble shards of broken glass.
13. To prepare the blood glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring in a small bowl until smooth and the desired blood-like consistency is achieved.
14. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, spoon the blood glaze over each cupcake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Be generous with the glaze to create a dramatic effect.
15. Carefully press the broken glass shards into the glaze on each cupcake, making them look like they are covered in shattered glass.
16. Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy these spooky and delicious bloody broken glass cupcakes!

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