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Zombie Brain Cupcakes

Zombie Brain Cupcakes: Spooktacularly Delicious Halloween Treats

Delight your guests with Zombie Brain Cupcakes, a spooky treat featuring a vibrant beet base and brain-like cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 41
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Beet Puree
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping Bag
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, beet puree, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients, folding them until just combined.
  5. Evenly distribute two teaspoons of batter into each lined cupcake cavity.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cupcakes in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth, then frost the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 85IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Taste the frosting and adjust sweetness as desired. Use a star tip for the best 'brain' texture.

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