Description

Bleeding Brain Cupcakes are the ultimate spooky treat for Halloween gatherings or themed parties, combining a delicious red velvet base with a vibrant jam filling and whimsical pink icing. These eye-catching cupcakes not only look impressive but also offer a delightful flavor profile that will excite guests of all ages. Perfect for creative bakers, this recipe is easy to follow and allows for customization to suit your event. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or simply want to indulge in festive baking, these cupcakes will be the star of the dessert table!

Ingredients

Scale

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
200 g strawberry or raspberry jam
200 g softened unsalted butter (for icing)
400 g icing sugar
Pink food coloring

Instructions

Preheat oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 and line a cupcake tin.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together butter and sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
Stir in buttermilk, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, red food coloring, and self-raising flour until just combined.
Pour batter into cupcake cases evenly and bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool completely before coring each cupcake and filling with jam.
For icing, beat softened butter then add icing sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring until smooth.
Pipe icing onto each cupcake in a brain-like pattern.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Experiment with different flavors of jam for unique variations. For added fun, decorate with edible glitter or candy eyes.