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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes

Bleeding Brain Cupcakes
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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween gatherings. These vibrant red velvet cupcakes, filled with luscious strawberry or raspberry jam and adorned with creamy pink buttercream, are sure to impress your guests. Not only do they look fantastic, resembling brains, but they also deliver a delicious bite of rich flavor paired with the sweetness of fruity jam. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this eye-catching dessert that will steal the show at any festive occasion. Involve your kids in the decorating process for an added family activity and make memorable moments together!

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
  • 1½ tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 200 g strawberry or raspberry jam
  • 400 g icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Line a cupcake tin with black cases.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the softened butter and caster sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. Gradually stir in buttermilk, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, red food coloring, and self-raising flour until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter into the cupcake cases and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack.
  5. Core each cupcake's center and fill it with jam.
  6. For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add icing sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring until smooth.
  7. Pipe the buttercream on top to create a brain effect.

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