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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes

Bleeding Brain Cupcakes
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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes are a festive and eye-catching treat that will elevate your Halloween gathering. With a moist red velvet base, a sweet jam filling, and whimsical pink icing designed to resemble brains, these cupcakes are as delicious as they are spooky. Perfect for parties or themed events, this delightful dessert is easy to make, making it an ideal activity for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Get ready to impress your guests with these fun and creative cupcakes!

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
  • 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 200 g strawberry or raspberry jam
  • 200 g softened unsalted butter (for icing)
  • 400 g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • Pink food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a cupcake tin with black cupcake cases.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the softened butter and caster sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine the buttermilk, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, red food coloring, and self-raising flour into the mixture and blend until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the lined cupcake cases.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a rack.
  7. Once cooled, core each cupcake's center and fill with jam.
  8. For the icing, beat softened butter until creamy, then add icing sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring; mix until smooth.
  9. Pipe the buttercream onto each cupcake to create a brain design.

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