Brain Cake
This Brain Cake is a fun and striking dessert that’s perfect for any Halloween gathering or themed celebration. With moist red velvet cake layers, creamy pink buttercream frosting, and a raspberry jam filling that adds a spooky touch, this cake is sure to be the highlight of your event. Not only does it look incredible, but its rich flavors will keep guests coming back for more. Whether you’re hosting a birthday bash or a frightful Halloween party, this delightful treat is easy to make and customize, ensuring everyone will enjoy its deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 1/2 cups butter (for frosting)
- Seedless raspberry or strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In one bowl, mix cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk; then mix in oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, and food coloring.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for about 27 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes before frosting.
- For the buttercream frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar followed by heavy cream and food coloring.
- Assemble the cake with layers of jam and frosting; decorate with piped frosting and extra jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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