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Bleeding Brain Cupcakes

Bleeding Brain Cupcakes
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If you’re in search of a fun and spooky treat to celebrate Halloween, look no further than these Bleeding Brain Cupcakes! These eye-catching delights are not only visually striking but also incredibly delicious. With their rich red velvet cake and fruity jam filling, each bite delivers a delightful surprise that oozes flavor. Perfect for family gatherings, school events, or as a unique dessert for your loved ones, these cupcakes are easy to make and sure to impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 150 g Butter (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 coloring
  • 200 g Strawberry or Raspberry Jam
  • 200 g Butter (unsalted, softened)
  • 400 g Icing sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 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. Cream together softened butter and caster sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add buttermilk, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, red food coloring, and self-raising flour; mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter into the prepared cases and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Once cooled, create holes in each cupcake and fill them with jam.
  7. For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually add icing sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; tint with pink food coloring.
  8. Pipe the buttercream onto the cupcakes for a brain effect.

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