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Brain Cake

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Get ready to impress your guests with this delightful Brain Cake, a spooky yet delicious centerpiece for any Halloween celebration or themed gathering. This eye-catching dessert features moist red velvet layers complemented by vibrant pink buttercream and a raspberry jam filling that adds a unique twist. Perfectly designed to evoke fun and creativity, this cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly flavorful, making it an unforgettable treat that will have everyone talking. Whether you’re hosting a party or celebrating a special occasion, this Brain Cake is sure to be the highlight of the dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp red gel food coloring or 1 Tbsp liquid food coloring
  • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 1 cup (8 oz) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
  • 7 cups powdered sugar (or a 2lb. bag)
  • 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • small squirt of red gel food coloring or 1 tsp liquid food coloring (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry or strawberry jam (for blood effect)
  • 3 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In one bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow cakes to cool before frosting with pink buttercream made from butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream.
  6. Assemble the cake with raspberry jam between layers and frost the outside.

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