Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, water, and softened butter. Mix until smooth.

Pour the batter into the cupcake pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full.

Bake for approximately 15-18 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, strawberry jam, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until fluffy.

Ensure the frosting has a light, pink hue.

Once cooled, pipe the frosting in a brain-like pattern on each cupcake.

Drizzle strawberry syrup over the frosted cupcakes.

Add edible decorations like gummy worms or candy eyeballs for a spooky effect.