Are you up for a dessert makeover that’ll have your sweet spread stealing the show? Picture this: your dessert table becomes a conversation starter, tempting every guest to dig in and relish every bite and giving them something to talk about that night and every night after. That’s where these bloody cupcakes come in.
This eerie dessert merges the playfulness of baking with an enigmatic twist. Â This makes these the perfect fit for Halloween parties and all things delightfully dark any time of the year.
Channel your inner dessert wizards! Let’s whip up these cupcakes, each little morsel radiating an air of curiosity.
Bloody Knife Cupcakes
Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcakes
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- Âľ cup flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Âľ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp  salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- â…“ cup canola oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup  buttermilk
Vanilla Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Bloody Knife
Instructions
Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees—line cupcake tins with paper liners.
- Put cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, whisking until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, add the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla, whisking until completely smooth.
- Add half of the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and half of the buttermilk.
- Gently whisk together.
- Add the rest of the wet ingredients and buttermilk and stir to combine. The batter will be a little thin.
- Scoop batter into cupcake paper liners until 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes while in the cupcake pan. Remove from the cupcake pan, placing on a wire rack until completely cool.
Frosting
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar until it looks light and creamy. If it's not creaming together well, add several drops of heaving whipping cream until it does.
- Take a spoonful of frosting and turn the spoon upside down. If the frosting stays on the spoon, it is ready. If not, add more powder sugar 1/2 C at a time, mix well, and test again.
- Scoop the frosting into a pastry bag with a round tip. Twist the open end of the pastry bag to push the frosting to the tip.
- Start by frosting on the outside edge of the cupcake working to the center of the cupcake.
- For the knife topping, drip some red gel onto the sides of the frosting.
- Stick the candy knife in the center of the frosted cupcake.
Nutrition
When we combine the eerie and the enticing, magic happens in the kitchen. This is a flavor adventure that’s far from ordinary. This bloody cupcake recipe blends tastes and textures that’ll make your taste buds dance. With each mouthwatering bite, you’ll achieve the perfect balance.
Creating these spine-tingling cupcakes requires a pinch of creativity and a sprinkle of innovation. As you whip up this culinary masterpiece, you’re not just making cupcakes; you’re crafting unforgettable memories that will stay with anyone lucky enough to sample them.
Even after the last crumb has vanished, these cupcakes will leave a lasting impression. They’re more than just a sweet treat; they’re a delicious legacy that will be talked about long after the eerie charm of these creations has cast its spell. So, get ready to whip up some bloody cupcakes that will be etched in the minds and hearts of all who savor them.
I love these so much! They are awesome. I am going to try making them for my Halloween party in a few weeks.
Those are so cute! I love the bleeding cupcake under the cleaver. It’s so Halloween.
these are so cute! These are the most Halloween-y cupcakes I’ve seen in a while. I think my kids would love helping me make these.
I LOVE these! I want to do these SO bad! I am watching a little girl and we need something to do today. I might just do these with her!
These win the internet for the day. Nothing says Halloween like a meat cleaver. Even a tiny one.
I never knew there were edible knives! These look almost too real for me, I’m sure kids would love them!!!
These look so cute. It’s been a long time since I have made cupcakes and these are calling me.
These are fantastic, I have never even seen candy like these before but man I will have to make this if I do. I love this!
Oh now these are cool! I’m hoping to get some creepy/spooky treats going this year and these would be fun!
Oh wow, these are too cute! I will include this in my collection of spooky treats for Halloween. Thanks for sharing.
This can be a perfect addition to my list of Halloween treats!Bloody cupcakes bu I can see the glitters over there! lol Very cool!
cute recipes! I think my kids will love this idea for halloween! They love cupcakes
Hahahaha! These are hilarious! I guess my dark sense of humor is showing 🙂
This recipe would be great for my upcoming Halloween party. Thanks for sharing!
Those eyes are scaring me! LOL. But those cupcakes are cute even though they’re bloody,. And for sure they’re delicious because they’re chocolate. My fave!
Very cool idea. I’m sure they will be a hit this Halloween. I love cupcakes.
These will be perfect for the kids Halloween party. I hope mine turn out as good as yours did. My kids are going to love them.
I never thought something bleeding could be so cute! LOL but it really is adorable!
These are amazing! I am pretty sure if I attempted this they would not turn out half as good!
This recipe looks so delicious! Hi, I’m Anita visiting from Think Tank Thursday.
This is an awesome Halloween treat for everyone and not just the kids. lol I will have to make these with the kids for Halloween and maybe this weekend. Thanks for sharing the recipe. The kids will love these.
I’m sorry but these are just AWESOME! Excellent job, what a fun treat!
So cool and so fun. I want to make some fun Halloween treats this year. I never do it.
Your Bloody Knife Cupcakes will just be perfect for the Spooks Party! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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These are fun – love the bloody knife.
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thanks for sharing super cute idea for halloween
Super cute!! I am making Halloween cupcakes but I wasn’t sure what to do- I think I’ll try these!
I always wondered how to make these! They are too festive and awesome for a party!
I think these are just the cutest things ever!!! I know my son would just love them!
These look so cute and yummy!
These are so darn cool! I love the little knife in them!
What a neat idea. My kids would love these. Great Halloween dessert for a party.
These are so creative and cute! I might have to try them for our Halloween party!
Such a creative and festive Halloween dessert.