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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes

Bleeding Brain Cupcakes
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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes are a delightful and spooky treat that will steal the show at any Halloween gathering. These red velvet cupcakes are filled with fruity jam and topped with a whimsical pink buttercream icing shaped like brains. Not only do they look impressive, but they also deliver a rich flavor that combines the sweetness of the jam with the moistness of the cake. Perfect for impressing guests or making family celebrations more festive, these cupcakes bring a unique twist to your dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a themed party or just want to indulge in some playful baking, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 150 g Butter or baking spread (softened, unsalted)
  • 150 g Caster sugar
  • 2 Eggs (large)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 85 ml Buttermilk
  • 165 g Self raising flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp Red food colouring
  • 200 g Strawberry or Raspberry Jam
  • 200 g Butter (unsalted, softened)
  • 400 g Icing sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • Pink food colouring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a cupcake tin with black cases.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and caster sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in buttermilk, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, red food coloring, and self-raising flour until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake case about two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  7. Core each cupcake and fill with strawberry or raspberry jam.
  8. For icing, beat softened butter until smooth; add icing sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring until creamy.
  9. Pipe buttercream onto cupcakes to resemble brains.

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