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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes

Bleeding Brain Cupcakes
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Indulge in the spooky delight of Bleeding Brain Cupcakes, an exciting treat perfect for Halloween celebrations and themed parties. These visually striking red velvet cupcakes are filled with luscious jam and topped with whimsical pink icing that mimics a brain, creating a fun and festive dessert that will captivate guests of all ages. The rich flavor of the red velvet combined with the sweet fruit filling offers an irresistible burst of taste in every bite. Simple to prepare and versatile for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

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
  • 1/2 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. Line a cupcake tin with black cases.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the softened butter and caster sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate buttermilk, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, red food coloring, and self-raising flour until just mixed.
  5. Divide the batter into cupcake cases, filling them about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack.
  7. Core each cupcake's center and fill with jam using a piping bag or spoon.
  8. For the buttercream, mix softened butter until creamy; gradually add icing sugar at low speed followed by milk and pink food coloring until smooth.
  9. Pipe the icing onto cupcakes to create a brain effect.

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