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Brain Cake

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Get ready to impress your guests with this eye-catching Brain Cake, the perfect spooky centerpiece for Halloween celebrations! This vibrant red velvet cake, layered with creamy pink buttercream and adorned with raspberry jam, is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious treat that everyone will love. With its unique design and delightful flavors, this cake is ideal for birthday parties or just as a fun indulgence at home. Easy to make, even novice bakers can create this memorable dessert that will surely be the highlight of any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp red gel food coloring
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 1 cup full-fat cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
  • 7 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • small squirt of red gel food coloring (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • 3 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking pans.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix buttermilk with oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, and food coloring in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually combine dry and wet mixtures until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into pans and bake for about 27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before frosting with the prepared pink buttercream and layering with raspberry jam.

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