Blood Splattered Halloween Cupcakes
Delicious Halloween cupcakes topped with vibrant red frosting and chocolate syrup splatters, perfect for spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for moist texture)
For the Topping
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- to taste red food coloring
- to taste chocolate syrup (for splatter effect)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners in a muffin tin, filling them about two-thirds full.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting and Decoration
- In a separate bowl, mix red food coloring into the buttercream frosting until desired color is achieved.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes, leaving some space on top.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the frosting for the blood splatter effect.
Serving
- Serve at your Halloween gathering or surprise your family with these spooky treats.
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage. Leftover frosting can also be frozen.