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Brain Cake

This spooky Brain Cake is perfect for Halloween parties, featuring a creative design that will wow your guests and is surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Party
Cuisine American, Halloween
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-Free Flour Blend can be used for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with vegan margarine.
  • 3 large Eggs Flaxseed Meal can be used as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Milk Use almond milk for a dairy-free option.

For the Frosting and Decorations

  • 1 cup Chocolate Frosting Cream Cheese Frosting is a great alternative.
  • 1 package Fondant Piped Frosting can be used instead.
  • 1/2 cup Red Jam Substitute with Raspberry or Cherry Jam for a dramatic effect.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Bake up your favorite cake (vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet) according to package instructions and let cool completely.
  • Stack the cooled layers with buttercream frosting between each layer and trim to create an oval shape.

Decoration

  • Tint fondant light pink and roll into squiggly ropes.
  • Loop and wind the fondant ropes across the cake to create 'brain folds'.
  • Use red jam or food gel to paint between the folds for a glistening effect.

Notes

You can prepare the cake layers and fondant decorations a day or two in advance. Assemble the cake the morning of your event. Hollow spots or uneven shapes add to the brainy effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Keyword Brain Cake, Creative Cake, Halloween Cake, Party Cake, Spooky Desserts
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