Glowing Eyeball Halloween Cupcakes
Halloween eyeball cupcakes are a big thing this year and today we are sharing a fun twist on the Halloween Eyeball cupcake by making it glow in the dark.
These cupcakes will be fantastic for a Halloween party or in fact as a trick or treat gift and the glow will make them extra spooky and fun for the kids.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Creepy & Cool: Glowing Eyeball Halloween Cupcakes are the perfect spooky treat to wow guests at your Halloween party.
- Perfect for a Thriller: The glowing eyeballs create a fun and eerie vibe, making them a standout feature on any Halloween dessert table.
- Great for Photos: These spooky cupcakes make for Instagram-worthy shots, especially with that glowing, eye-catching effect.
🥚Ingredients
Here is what you will need to decorated your glowing eyeball halloween cupcakes.
- 6 Chocolate Prepared Cupcakes
- 1 Can of White Frosting
- Black & Red Decorating Gel
- Food Coloring: Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green
- Glow in the Dark Bracelets
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Frosting Base: Use homemade buttercream or cream cheese frosting for a personalized touch.
- Color Choices: Experiment with different food coloring shades to create unique eye colors.
- Decorative Details: Incorporate candy decorations like M&Ms or Skittles for the iris, and use licorice laces for eyelashes.
- Glow Effect: For an extra spooky touch, incorporate glow-in-the-dark bracelets around the cupcakes. Remember to remove them before consumption.
🔪How To Make Halloween Eyeball Cupcakes
To decorate these Halloween cupcakes it's pretty simple, here are the instructions for you to follow. Enjoy.
Step One:
Frost the cupcakes with white frosting.
Step Two:
Divide the rest of the frosting into 6 bowls and add 2-3 drops of each food coloring to each bowl. Mix well.
Step Three:
With a knife or piping bag, create a circle in the middle of each cupcake with each coloured frosting.
Step Four:
With the black decorating gel, add a small circle in the middle of each coloured eyeball. Then take your red decorating gel and add veins going from the outside edge of the eyeball to the edge of the cupcake. Add as many veins as you’d like.
Step Five:
Break the glow sticks so they are glowing and place on the outside edge of the cupcake.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
If serving at a later time then wait to add the glow bracelet until you are ready to serve.
*Be sure to remove the bracelet before eating. These are really fantastic. It's such a super easy idea and you can get glow in the dark rings from your local pound store in the UK or the dollar store in the USA.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- To create the glowing effect, gently break a glow stick and place it around the edge of each cupcake. Ensure the glow stick is removed before consumption.
- Divide white frosting into separate bowls, adding different food coloring to each. Use these colored frostings to create concentric circles on top of the cupcakes for a vibrant look.
- Enhance the "eyeball" appearance by adding black gel for pupils and red gel to draw veins extending from the colored centers to the cupcake edges.
💭 FAQs
Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If preparing in advance, add the glow bracelets just before serving to maintain their glow.
Absolutely! Homemade frosting can add a personal touch and may offer a different flavor.
Ensure the glow bracelets are intact and that no liquid leaks out. Place them on the outside of the cupcake liners to avoid direct contact with the food. Always supervise children when handling glow products.
Yes, you can bake and frost the cupcakes a day before your event. Keep them covered to maintain freshness. Add the glow bracelets just before serving for the best effect.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with glowing eyeball Halloween cupcakes:
- Monster Rice Krispies Treats: Shape Rice Krispies treats into monster forms and decorate with colorful icing and candy eyes for a fun and easy addition.
- Witch's Potion Punch: A bubbling green punch made from lime sherbet, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice adds a festive and refreshing touch to your spread.
- Mummy Hot Dogs: Wrap hot dogs in crescent roll dough, bake, and add mustard or ketchup eyes for a savory treat that complements the sweet cupcakes.
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Glowing Eyeball Halloween Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 6 Chocolate Prepared Cupcakes
- 1 Can of White Frosting
- Black & Red Decorating Gel
- Food Coloring: Purple Pink, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green
- Glow in the Dark Bracelets
Instructions
- Frost the cupcakes with white frosting.
- Divide the rest of the frosting into 6 bowls and add 2-3 drops of each food coloring to each bowl. Mix well.
- With a knife or piping bag, create a circle in the middle of each cupcake with each coloured frosting.
- With the black decorating gel, add a small circle in the middle of each coloured eyeball. Then take your red decorating gel and add veins going from the outside edge of the eyeball to the edge of the cupcake. Add as many veins as you’d like.
- Break the glow sticks so they are glowing and place on the outside edge of the cupcake.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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