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Brain Cake

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Indulge in the ultimate spooky dessert with this Brain Cake, a striking centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations! Featuring rich red velvet layers enveloped in creamy pink buttercream and a tangy raspberry jam filling, this cake is not only visually captivating but also deliciously satisfying. The unique brain shape adds an eerie flair that will leave guests in awe while fulfilling their sweet cravings. Perfect for Halloween parties, birthday celebrations, or any themed event, this cake is easy to make and fun to decorate, allowing bakers of all skill levels to impress.

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 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
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp red gel food coloring
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 1 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
  • 7 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • small squirt of red gel food coloring (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry or strawberry jam
  • 3 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease round baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red gel food coloring.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Pour into prepared pans and bake for about 27 minutes.
  6. Cool cakes completely before frosting with pink buttercream and layering with raspberry jam.

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