Scary Bloody Cupcakes

Bloody Cupcakes – the perfect Halloween Treat for a party! Vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream filled with strawberry coulis. Decadent and original!

Scary Bloody Cupcakes

Get ready for some gory baking! These bloody cupcakes are not only delicious, they will definitely be the centerpiece for any Halloween party. Kids can inject the cupcake with bloody strawberry coulis for more flavor and fun.

Hey, it’s Halloween! Who says you can’t play with your food? It’s the only Holiday where everything is allowed and these bloody cupcakes will surely be a hit.

My daughters were so surprised and happy when they saw them. The first thing they wanted to do is inject the cupcake some and see how the inside looks.

Very cool huh? The strawberry coulis, vanilla cupcakes, and vanilla buttercream were all made from scratch, but if you don’t have the time, you can certainly buy them already made or just use a box mix. Anything is valid as long as you use the syringes (without the needles) on top.

Halloween is definitely my favorite holiday for cooking because there’s so many possibilities! All you need is a little creativity to create spooky and fun food for kids and adults alike. From witches, to spider, you name it, there’s always something cool to make.

Also, these bloody cupcakes are superb! The cake is moist, the frosting is on point and it pairs perfectly with the fresh strawberry coulis. I made it a little on the tart side so it won’t be so sugary when you take a bite.

Everything is super easy to make and to assemble. You can get your syringes are your local pharmacy of super cheap at Amazon when you click here.

I hope you can try these delicious Bloody Cupcakes  at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Bloody Cupcakes

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Bloody Cupcakes - the perfect Halloween Treat for a party! Vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream filled with strawberry coulis. Decadent and original!

Course: Dessert

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Calories: 420 kcal

Author: Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Vanilla Cupcakes

• 2 Cups Flour
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Stick of Butter at room temperature
• 1/2 Cup + 2 Tablespoons of sugar
• 1 Cup Buttermilk
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
• 2 Eggs

For Vanilla Buttercream

• 3 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract

For Strawberry Coulis

• 1 Pint Strawberries whole (fresh or frozen)
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Water + plus more for cooking
• 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. For Vanilla Cupcakes
2. Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
3. Line a 12 muffin tin with muffin liners
4. In a bowl place the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix
5. In another bowl, place the butter and sugar. Mix with a mixer on medium high speed for 3-4 minutes
6. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition
7. Now alternate by adding the buttermilk and flour mixture in 2-3 additions starting and ending with the flour. Mix well
8. Finally add the vanilla extract
9. Divide de batter between the muffin tins filling them ¾ of the way
10. Bake for 16-19 minutes or until springy to the touch
11. Remove from heat and let the cupcakes cool on a cooling rack
12. For Vanilla Buttercream
13. In a mixer, add the butter and sugar and mix on high speed until the mixture becomes fluffy
14. Add the vanilla, salt and heavy cream slowly until desired consistency is reached
15. For Strawberry Coulis
16. In a heavy saucepan, place the strawberries, sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook on medium heat until the mixture starts to boil. Lower the heat
17. Cover and cook until the strawberries are tender. About 8-10 minutes. Taste for sweetness. If the mixture is too tart add a tablespoon more of sugar
18. In a small bowl place 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Mix until the cornstarch has dissolved
19. Pour the cornstarch mixture over the strawberry until the coulis thickens
20. Remove from heat and let it cool
21. Place the mixture in the blender or food processor. Blend until smooth
22. Let it cool completely
23. Assembly
24. Place cooled cupcakes on a rack
25. With a syringe or a turkey baster, fill the cupcake centers with strawberry coulis
26. Frost with buttercream
27. Sprinkle some coulis on top of the buttercream
28. Fill syringes with coulis and place them on top of the cupcake
29. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Coulis can be made a day in advance and kept in the fridge until ready to use. If the mixture appears to thick, thin it out with a bit of water.

Nutrition Facts

Bloody Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving (1 cupcake)

Calories 420 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 73mg24%

Sodium 182mg8%

Potassium 191mg5%

Carbohydrates 61g20%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 42g47%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 585IU12%

Vitamin C 23.2mg28%

Calcium 72mg7%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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