Name: Zombie Brain Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. (150 g.) all-purpose flour -; 1 c. (200 g.) granulated sugar -; 1/2 c. (40 g.) unsweetened cocoa powder -; 1 tsp. baking powder -; 1/2 tsp. baking soda -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/2 c. (120 ml.) buttermilk or whole milk -; 1/4 c. neutral oil -; 1 large egg, beaten -; 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 1/4 c. boiling water -; 4 c. (455 g.) powdered sugar, sifted -; 1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -; 2 to 3 drops (or more) neon green liquid food coloring -; Red decorating gel, for drizzling -

Recipe information

Cooking:

30 min.

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Ingredients for - Zombie Brain Cupcakes

1. 1 1/4 c. (150 g.) all-purpose flour -

2. 1 c. (200 g.) granulated sugar -

3. 1/2 c. (40 g.) unsweetened cocoa powder -

4. 1 tsp. baking powder -

5. 1/2 tsp. baking soda -

6. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

7. 1/2 c. (120 ml.) buttermilk or whole milk -

8. 1/4 c. neutral oil -

9. 1 large egg, beaten -

10. 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

11. 1/4 c. boiling water -

12. 4 c. (455 g.) powdered sugar, sifted -

13. 1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature -

14. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

15. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -

16. 2 to 3 drops (or more) neon green liquid food coloring -

17. Red decorating gel, for drizzling -

How to cook deliciously - Zombie Brain Cupcakes

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with liners.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Pour in boiling water and whisk until fully combined.

3. Stage

Fill each liner with 1/4 cup (60 ml.) batter, coming about two-thirds up the sides.

4. Stage

Bake cupcakes until risen and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.

5. Stage

In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large bowl using an electric mixer), beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt on medium-high speed until frosting is bright white and very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Tint frosting with green food coloring and beat until well incorporated, adding more as needed. Transfer to a large piping bag fitted with a small round tip.

6. Stage

Pipe a small mound (about the size of a quarter) on top of cupcakes. Pipe 2 straight vertical lines, side by side, down middle of cupcakes. Pipe squiggly lines on either side of cupcakes, resembling a brain.

7. Stage

Drizzle a small amount of red gel onto each cupcake, letting it settle in creases of brain. Refrigerate cupcakes if not serving right away.