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How To Make Bloody Cupcakes

Bloody cupcake party tablescape with bloody plates and supplies.

As much as I love cute Halloween ideas, I am equally obsessed with creepy ones. As much as haunted houses and scary things freak me out, I just can't stay away during this time of the year. There's nothing more satisfying than screaming your lungs out in sheer terror with friends and family.

I thought it was time to share an easy trick to make Blood Splatter Cupcakes that taste good.

Some fake edible blood recipes are kind of icky, but this solution for edible blood that tastes good for an easy win.

Bloody cupcake party tablescape with bloody plates and supplies.

One of the most popular Halloween recipes on this blog is this recipe for Blood Spatter OREO Cookies. I thought it was about time to make some other bloody dessert creations like these simple bloody cupcakes that are just perfect for a variety of gory party themes.

BLOODY CUPCAKES FOR HALLOWEEN

Ever wondered how to make edible blood spatter? You have come to the right place! To whip up this fun and easy recipe, we are starting with already prepared cupcakes/ Choosing white frosting will help make the blood splatter look popping.

HOW DO YOU MAKE FAKE EDIBLE BLOOD?

You can make it a variety of ways like this recipe with chocolate sauce to freak people out. But, my favorite way to easily make fake edible blood? I'm recommending simply using Wilton brand Cookie Icing for this recipe. It makes for such an easy solution and tastes better than other weird concoctions. 

Flicking red icing onto cupcake frosting.

I am also a fan of using Red Wilton Sparkle Gel, but it is best for making oozing blood vs. blood spatter. Here are some samples below:

OOZY BLOOD DESSERTS

These killer clown cupcakes are perfect to creep out people who really hate clowns with. 

Oozy Blood Cupcakes with candy knives are another fav of mine to get spooky with.

WHAT LOOKS LIKE FAKE BLOOD ON DESSERTS?

Both Wilton Cookie Icing in red as well as Wilton Sparkle Gel in red are both top choices to prepare Halloween desserts with. If you have ever wondered how to make dripping blood on a cake the red Wilton Cooking Icing is absolutely the perfect edible blood for cakes. 

Now let's get back to making these gruesomely sweet cupcakes. Here is what you will need:

  • 12 frosted white cupcakes (follow directions on the box mix or make your choice from scratch.)
  • Wilton Cookie Icing, Red
  • Firm Food Safe Brush
  • Parchment Paper or Newspaper to contain the Splatter

That's literally it. Now, it's all about the technique to make these sweets splattered and spattered. This is the fun part.

Dripping red icing on top of cupcake icing to make a bloody effect.

To get the very best blood spatter going on there are two methods to alternate with.

Method one: Dip your brush into the prepared cookie icing and use your finger to help flick the the icing over the cupcake frosting.

Method two: Dip your brush into the prepared cookie icing and swoop up a generous amount and let it drip and drizzle over the top of the cupcakes.

Using both of these tricks will get you the very best bloody, drippy, oozy looking cupcakes possible.
blood splattered cupcake

I really love how these turned out and it's really crazy how simple this method is. Allow the icing to set before serving, which won't take long and you are totally ready to creep it real. Have fun with it. 

Know that the possibilities are endless. Use this same product and method to add a fun blood splatter to all of your favorite desserts this season from cakes to cookies.

Making Blood Spatter Cupcakes with Red Icing and a food-safe brush.

Making Blood Spatter Cupcakes with Red Icing and a food-safe brush.

How To Make Bloody Cupcakes

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Easy blood splattered cupcakes with help of one simple spooky ingredient.

Ingredients

  • 12 frosted white cupcakes (follow directions on the box mix or make your choice from scratch.)
  • Wilton Cookie Icing, Red
  • Firm Food Safe Brush
  • Parchment Paper or Newspaper to contain the Splatter

Instructions

    Prepare the cookie icing according to package directions. To get the very best blood spatter going on there are two methods that you will want to alternate with.

    Method one: Dip your brush into the cookie icing, then use your finger to help flick the the icing over the cupcake frosting.

    Method two: Dip your brush into the cookie icing and get a generous amount onto the tip. Then, let it drip and drizzle over the top of the cupcakes.

    Use both tricks to get the very best bloody, drippy, oozy looking cupcakes possible.

Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 217Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 8mgSodium 199mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 1gSugar 22gProtein 2g
Bloody cupcake party tablescape with bloody plates and supplies.

MORE BLOODY RECIPES 

These Bloody S'mores are still an easy favorite of mine. 

Just made this Bloody Brain Cake for a zombie party and it's horribly awesome.

Can't forget about this savory way to serve up bloody goodness. Check out this Vampire Pretzel snack.

Hope you got a kick out of this bloody food for halloween! 

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