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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes

Bleeding Brain Cupcakes
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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes are a delightfully spooky treat that will steal the show at any Halloween gathering! These vibrant red velvet cupcakes are filled with luscious strawberry or raspberry jam and topped with whimsical pink buttercream icing, designed to resemble a brain. Perfect for both kids and adults, these eye-catching desserts are not only fun to make but also deliciously flavorful. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, a themed party, or simply indulging in festive baking, these cupcakes will impress your guests and bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Ingredients

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  • 150 g softened unsalted butter
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 85 ml buttermilk
  • 165 g self-raising flour
  • 1 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 200 g strawberry or raspberry jam
  • 200 g softened unsalted butter
  • 400 g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • Pink food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a cupcake tin with black cases.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Incorporate buttermilk, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, red food coloring, and self-raising flour; mix until combined.
  5. Divide the batter into the cupcake cases and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before coring each cupcake and filling with jam.
  7. For the buttercream, beat softened butter until smooth, then mix in icing sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring until desired consistency is achieved.
  8. Pipe onto cupcakes to create a brain effect.

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