Description
Bleeding Brain Cupcakes are the ultimate Halloween treat that combines fun, flavor, and a spooky presentation. These red velvet cupcakes are filled with luscious jam and adorned with a brain-themed pink buttercream icing that will thrill your guests at any Halloween party or themed event. The soft and moist cupcakes paired with the sweet and tangy filling offer a delightful taste experience that is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these whimsical desserts bring creativity to your dessert table. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can impress everyone this Halloween by whipping up these eerie delights!
Ingredients
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 150 g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 85 ml buttermilk
- 165 g self-raising flour
- 1 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp red food coloring
- 200 g strawberry or raspberry jam (for filling)
- 200 g unsalted butter (for icing)
- 400 g icing sugar
- Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and caster sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Add buttermilk, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, red food coloring, and flour; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter into lined cupcake cases and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Cool completely before filling with jam and piping pink icing on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter. Feel free to customize the jam filling or adjust icing colors to match your theme.