Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Brain Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make the Cupcake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the Cupcakes:
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare the Brain Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the milk (or cream) and vanilla extract and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Divide the frosting into two bowls. Tint one bowl with red food coloring and the other with pink food coloring, adjusting until you get a desired brain-like color.
- Frost the Cupcakes:
- Fit a piping bag with a round tip and fill it with the red and pink frosting.
- Starting from the center of each cupcake, pipe the frosting in a spiral pattern, creating a brain-like effect. Alternate between the red and pink frosting to mimic the appearance of a brain.
- Use a toothpick or a small spatula to refine the brain texture, adding more details if desired.
- Add Decorations:
- If using, place candy eyeballs or other spooky decorations on top of the frosting.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your Zombie Brain Cupcakes at your Halloween party or any other spooky occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 3g