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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes

Bleeding Brain Cupcakes

Bleeding Brain Cupcakes are the ultimate spooky treat for Halloween, combining a rich red velvet cake with a delightful jam filling and topped with a whimsical brain-themed buttercream icing. These visually striking cupcakes are not only fun to look at but also deliciously satisfying, making them a perfect choice for any festive gathering. With easy preparation and customizable options, you can create an enchanting dessert that will impress your guests. Whether for Halloween parties, themed events, or just to indulge your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 150 g unsalted butter (softened)
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 85 ml buttermilk
  • 165 g self-raising flour
  • 1 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 200 g strawberry or raspberry jam
  • 200 g unsalted butter (for buttercream)
  • 400 g icing sugar
  • 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 cases.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  3. Stir in buttermilk, cocoa powder, baking soda, red food coloring, and flour until combined.
  4. Distribute the batter evenly into cupcake cases and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
  5. Once cooled, create holes in the center of each cupcake and fill with jam.
  6. Beat butter until creamy; gradually add icing sugar, milk, and pink food coloring for the buttercream.
  7. Use a piping bag to decorate the cupcakes with brain patterns.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Experiment with different fruit jams for varied flavors. Use high-quality gel food coloring for vibrant results. Decorate with edible glitter or themed sprinkles for extra flair.