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Brain Cake

Brain Cake
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This Brain Cake is the ultimate showstopper for Halloween or any festive gathering. With its striking red velvet layers and vibrant pink buttercream, it not only looks impressive but also delivers a deliciously moist flavor. The raspberry jam filling adds a unique twist, making it the perfect centerpiece for your themed parties. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just want to impress your guests, this cake will definitely be a memorable treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp red gel food coloring
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 1 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
  • 7 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • Small squirt of red gel food coloring (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry or strawberry jam
  • 3 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red gel food coloring until smooth.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes completely on wire racks.
  7. For the frosting, beat together unsalted butter and cream cheese, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy and well-mixed. Incorporate red gel food coloring to achieve desired color.
  8. Level cooled cakes and layer them with raspberry jam and frosting in between. Cover the entire cake with remaining frosting using an offset spatula to create texture.

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