{"id":2344,"date":"2022-09-06T07:37:19","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T14:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.sugarhero.com\/?p=2344"},"modified":"2024-10-18T11:58:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T18:58:52","slug":"brain-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/brain-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Brain Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Got brains? These Brain Cupcakes are&nbsp;an easy and fun Halloween dessert recipe. You can use this same&nbsp;decorating&nbsp;method with any cake and frosting combination, so whip up a batch for your next Halloween party!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"Got brains?? These Brain Cupcakes are an easy Halloween dessert with a great taste and a fun gross-out factor. You can use this same decorating method with any cake and frosting combination, so whip up a batch for your next Halloween party! #SugarHero #Halloween #Cupcakes #braincupcakes\" data-pin-title=\"Brain Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-2-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"3 Brain Cupcakes next to a skull on a grey webbed tablecloth.\" class=\"wp-image-43276\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a7%a0-zombie-brain-cupcakes-for-halloween\">&#129504; Zombie Brain Cupcakes for Halloween<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When spooky season arrives, cute is OUT and creepy is IN. No more adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/flamingo-cupcakes\/\">Flamingo<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/hamburger-cupcakes-recipe\/\">Hamburger Cupcakes <\/a> &mdash; come Halloween time, we go full-on scary with our sweets. It&rsquo;s all about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/spiderweb-cupcakes\/\">Spiderwebs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes\/\">Skulls<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/stuffed-halloween-cupcakes\/\">Monster cupcakes<\/a> now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These brain cupcakes are another addition to our library of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/tag\/halloween-recipes\/\">Halloween desserts<\/a>. I&rsquo;m sharing a full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/cupcakes\/\">cupcake<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/frosting\/\">frosting recipe<\/a> down below, in case you want to recreate these from top to bottom. I made them with a moist spice cupcake and an easy almond buttercream on top, and this combo is a family favorite we return to year after year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the genius of these brain cupcakes is that the easy brain decorating technique can be used with any cupcake and frosting combination, so don&rsquo;t feel constrained if you already have favorite recipes you want to use. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-border has-background has-pattern-secondary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">More Halloween goodies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready for more spooky sweets? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t miss our popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/witchs-brew-halloween-punch\/\">Witch&rsquo;s Brew Halloween Punch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/red-velvet-marshmallow-spiderweb-cake\/\">Red Velvet Marshmallow Spiderweb Cake<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frankenstein-cupcakes\/\">Frankenstein Cupcakes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites\/\">Zombie Brain Brownie Bites<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"jE5VZ7rv\" data-player-type=\"\" override-embed=\"\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-11-15T00:00:00.000Z\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Brain Cupcakes\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"These Brain Cupcakes are an easy and fun Halloween dessert recipe. You can use this same decorating method with any cake and frosting combination, so whip up a batch for your next Halloween party!\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/jE5VZ7rv-720.jpg\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/jE5VZ7rv.mp4\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"Got brains?? These Brain Cupcakes are an easy Halloween dessert with a great taste and a fun gross-out factor. You can use this same decorating method with any cake and frosting combination, so whip up a batch for your next Halloween party! #SugarHero #Halloween #Cupcakes #braincupcakes\" data-pin-title=\"Brain Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-5-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Brain Cupcake with a bit taken out to show textures of Brain Cupcakes.\" class=\"wp-image-43279\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-5.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\" open><summary><span><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><\/span><\/summary><ul><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a7%a0-zombie-brain-cupcakes-for-halloween\">&#129504; Zombie Brain Cupcakes for Halloween<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%ad-variations\">&#128173; Variations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%8e%83-more-halloween-recipes\">&#127875; More Halloween Recipes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-21298\">Brain Cupcakes Recipe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These festive Brain Cupcakes are sure to tempt your pickiest zombies! Here are a few notes about the ingredients and equipment you&rsquo;ll need to get started. (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Spices:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> For the spice cupcakes, I use a mix of ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. You can replace them with 1 TBSP of pumpkin pie spice if you prefer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Buttermilk:<\/strong><\/span> Buttermilk gives the cupcakes a tender texture, and the acid in the buttermilk is necessary for reacting with the leaveners in the batter. If you don&rsquo;t have buttermilk, you can use sour cream whisked with a bit of milk to make it more fluid as a substitute. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Cinnamon Baking Chips<\/strong>:<\/span> I love the burst of flavor <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cMhmA1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cinnamon chips<\/a> add to spice cupcakes, but if you can&rsquo;t find them they can be omitted. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Almond Extract:<\/span><\/strong> If you don&rsquo;t like almond-flavored desserts, you can omit the almond extract and increase the vanilla extract to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Food Coloring:<\/span><\/strong> I used a combination of Americolor <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QjAkLN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">soft pink<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Bi0H0o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ivory gel food coloring<\/a> to get this particular color of brains. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Cupcake pan:<\/span><\/strong>I recommend using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001K26ZPG?pd_rd_i=B001K26ZPG&amp;pd_rd_w=FvKbF&amp;pf_rd_p=c83c55b0-5d97-454a-a592-a891098a9709&amp;pd_rd_wg=7UaSB&amp;pf_rd_r=X1PEHMP4REHX7S3YJVMD&amp;pd_rd_r=e52881d9-de7f-45c7-9b55-23e0019a3fa0&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFWQTVRSjdPOEMzWlYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMzU2NTkyMjlGSzJaOUdBQkgxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4ODI2OTkzNk02UEJLSkRGSEQ2JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=2aeb798acb3bafdef85ee360328eae8c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">standard-sized cupcake pan<\/a> for this recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Cupcake scoop:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"\" class=\"stk-highlight\">a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Winco-Cream-Disher-Yellow-Handle\/dp\/B00C0NC8KU?keywords=cupcake+disher&amp;qid=1581034425&amp;sr=8-4&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=suga01c-20&amp;linkId=3c522c99e564eb208c7a852a8e3fc9a6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cupcake scoop<\/a> is a super clean and easy way to portion out the batter.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Piping bags and piping tip:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"\" class=\"stk-highlight\">you&rsquo;ll want a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3x0hXVI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">piping bag<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3D2x9oL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">small round piping tip<\/a> to make the brain decorations<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" data-pin-description=\"Got brains?? These Brain Cupcakes are an easy Halloween dessert with a great taste and a fun gross-out factor. You can use this same decorating method with any cake and frosting combination, so whip up a batch for your next Halloween party! #SugarHero #Halloween #Cupcakes #braincupcakes\" data-pin-title=\"Brain Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-1.jpg\" alt=\"6 Brain Cupcakes next to a skull on a grey webbed tablecloth.\" class=\"wp-image-43275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-1-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-1-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<p>These Brain Cupcakes are easy to decorate, so they&rsquo;re a good project for beginners or younger helpers. Here&rsquo;s a quick photo tutorial to walk you through the process, and you can get full printable instructions in the <a href=\"#recipe\">recipe card<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Got brains?? These Brain Cupcakes are an easy Halloween dessert with a great taste and a fun gross-out factor. You can use this same decorating method with any cake and frosting combination, so whip up a batch for your next Halloween party! #SugarHero #Halloween #Cupcakes #braincupcakes\" data-pin-title=\"Brain Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-1.jpg\" alt=\"2 photo process picture of piping pink frosting onto a cupcake and then smoothing it with a knife to begin decorating Brain Cupcakes.\" class=\"wp-image-43282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a round tip about 1\/4-inch wide: a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BemB4J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wilton #10 tip <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BjZ0iY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ateco #12 tip<\/a> will work well. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipe a thin layer of buttercream on top of the cupcakes, and smooth it out with a knife or offset spatula.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Got brains?? These Brain Cupcakes are an easy Halloween dessert with a great taste and a fun gross-out factor. You can use this same decorating method with any cake and frosting combination, so whip up a batch for your next Halloween party! #SugarHero #Halloween #Cupcakes #braincupcakes\" data-pin-title=\"Brain Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-2.jpg\" alt='2 photo process picture of adding a center line of frosting and than swirling \"brain\" frosting to create the appearance of a brain for Brain Cupcakes.' class=\"wp-image-43283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pipe a thick line of buttercream down the middle of a cupcake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then fill up the space to the right with one long buttercream squiggle, beginning at the top, widening through the middle, and narrowing at the bottom. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Got brains?? These Brain Cupcakes are an easy Halloween dessert with a great taste and a fun gross-out factor. You can use this same decorating method with any cake and frosting combination, so whip up a batch for your next Halloween party! #SugarHero #Halloween #Cupcakes #braincupcakes\" data-pin-title=\"Brain Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-3.jpg\" alt='2 photo process picture of adding swirls of \"brain\" frosting to complete finished Brain Cupcake.' class=\"wp-image-43284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-process-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeat on the left side, until you have formed both halves of the &ldquo;brain.&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Repeat until all of the cupcakes are decorated with brains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%ad-variations\">&#128173; Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To increase the creepiness factor, chill the cupcakes until the buttercream is hard, then brush a thin layer of strawberry jelly over the top, for more of a &ldquo;bloody brains&rdquo; effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if spice cupcakes and\/or almond buttercream aren&rsquo;t your cup of tea (or brains), try one of these recipes instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-cupcake-recipe\/?swcfpc=1\">Chocolate cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/red-white-blue-cupcakes\/?swcfpc=1\">Red velvet cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/chocolate-feathers\/?swcfpc=1\">Spice cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberry-cupcakes\/?swcfpc=1\">Strawberry cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/lemon-meringue-teacup-cakes\/?swcfpc=1\">Lemon cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/the-easiest-swiss-meringue-buttercream\/?swcfpc=1\">The Best Vanilla Buttercream<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/swiss-meringue-buttercream-recipe\/?swcfpc=1\">Swiss Meringue Buttercream<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/double-chocolate-easter-cupcakes\/?swcfpc=1\">Chocolate Buttercream<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/strawberry-buttercream-recipe\/?swcfpc=1\">Strawberry Buttercream<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Got brains?? These Brain Cupcakes are an easy Halloween dessert with a great taste and a fun gross-out factor. You can use this same decorating method with any cake and frosting combination, so whip up a batch for your next Halloween party! #SugarHero #Halloween #Cupcakes #braincupcakes\" data-pin-title=\"Brain Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-4.jpg\" alt=\"3 Brain Cupcakes with bite taken out of front right cupcake on a grey webbed tablecloth.\" class=\"wp-image-43278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%8e%83-more-halloween-recipes\">&#127875; More Halloween Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-starred\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/bloody-truffles\/\">Bloody Halloween Cake Balls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/doughnut-hole-monster-eyeballs\/\">Doughnut Hole Monster Eyeballs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/stuffed-halloween-cupcakes\/\">Stuffed Halloween Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frankenstein-pistachio-blondies\/\">Frankenstein Pistachio Blondies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/witchs-brew-halloween-punch\/\">Witch&rsquo;s Brew Halloween Punch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/skull-cupcakes\/\">Skull Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-21887 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"20\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Close up of oozing Zombie Brain Brownie Bite on a plate with several more brownie bites in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\" id=\"zombie-brain-brownie-bites\">Zombie Brain Brownie Bites<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Zombie Brain Brownie Bites are bite-sized brownies, topped with a bright green zombie brain that oozes green chocolate &ldquo;slime&rdquo; when you bite into it!&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites\/\" style=\"color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-text, var(--wp--preset--color--background));background-color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-bg, var(--wp--preset--color--senary));border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;padding: 8px 12px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Zombie Brain Brownie Bites\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-23885 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"16\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Close up of the top of a Monster Cake.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monster-cake-square-featued-image.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n    <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\" id=\"monster-cake\">Monster Cake<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">This Monster Cake is so good, it&rsquo;s scary! This cute Halloween layer cake has a base covered in sprinkles, and a top layer decorated to look like a mini monster. Perfect for parties and spooky occasions! You can use whatever cookies and candies you have to customize the monster and really go wild.<\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/monster-cake\/\" style=\"color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-text, var(--wp--preset--color--background));background-color: var(--cwp-wprm-button-bg, var(--wp--preset--color--senary));border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;padding: 8px 12px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Monster Cake\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t miss the step-by-step tutorial showing <strong>how to make Brain Cupcakes<\/strong> &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/web-stories\/easy-brain-cupcakes\/\">check out the web story here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-border has-background has-tertiary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">Leave a Review!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you make this recipe, let us know! 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"><\/polygon><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">5<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Brain cupcakes are a spooky Halloween dessert! One simple piping tip will produce buttercream brains on top of your cupcake, perfect for any Halloween party or get-together.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Decorating Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yields<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-21298 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-bold\" data-recipe=\"21298\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#d2016f\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">18<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-bold\">cupcakes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-21298-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-21298-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"21298\" data-servings=\"18\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-21298-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"18\" data-recipe=\"21298\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"18\" data-recipe=\"21298\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"18\" data-recipe=\"21298\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-21298 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"21298\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Standard\">US Standard<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"21298\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--senary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Spice Cupcakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6.33 oz all-purpose flour, [adjustable](1.5 cups)[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6.33<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(1.5 cups)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 tsp baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4 tsp baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4 tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 TBSP ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GELGZr\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">ground cinnamon<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp ground ginger\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lHxcdG\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">ground ginger<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 tsp ground nutmeg\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground nutmeg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6 oz unsalted butter, [adjustable](3\/4 cup)[\/adjustable], at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(3\/4 cup)<\/span>, at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3.5 oz granulated sugar, [adjustable](1\/2 cup)[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(1\/2 cup)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3.75 oz brown sugar, [adjustable](1\/2 cup)[\/adjustable], lightly packed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3.75<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VVXRfl\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">brown sugar<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(1\/2 cup)<\/span>, lightly packed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 large eggs, at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 tsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4 fl oz buttermilk, [adjustable](1\/2 cup)[\/adjustable], at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">fl oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">buttermilk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(1\/2 cup)<\/span>, at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4 oz cinnamon chips, [adjustable](2\/3 cup)[\/adjustable], optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3q4ihOY\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">cinnamon chips<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(2\/3 cup)<\/span>, optional<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Almond Buttercream:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6 oz unsalted butter, [adjustable](3\/4 cup)[\/adjustable], at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(3\/4 cup)<\/span>, at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 lb powdered sugar, [adjustable]4 cups[\/adjustable]\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">4 cups<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 TBSP milk\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 tsp almond extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CLFfSz\" data-eafl-id=\"62990\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">almond extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4 tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;pink gel food coloring\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3TIf5Xh\" data-eafl-id=\"65721\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pink gel food coloring<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;ivory gel food coloring\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IkMPXf\" data-eafl-id=\"51401\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link 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wprm-recipe-21298-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"21298\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Make the Spice Cupcakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in a small bowl, and whisk them together. Set aside for a moment.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the butter and both sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn the mixer speed to low and add about a third of the dry ingredients. Once the dry ingredients are incorporated, add half of the buttermilk and mix it in. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add half the remaining drys, then the rest of the buttermilk, and finish with the remaining dry ingredients. Stop the mixer when just a few streaks of flour remain. Finish mixing by hand with a rubber spatula, scraping the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl well. Stir in the cinnamon chips, if using.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Scoop the batter into 18 cupcake liners. Bake for 20-22 minutes at 350 F, until the tops spring back lightly when touched. Cool completely before decorating.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Make the Almond Buttercream:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Put the butter, powdered sugar,  milk, vanilla extract, 1\/2 tsp almond extract, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Beat the mixture on low speed until the powdered sugar is moistened. Raise the speed to medium and beat for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Taste the buttercream, and add additional almond extract if you would like a stronger almond flavor.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"> If the frosting is very stiff, add small amounts of milk until it is the consistency you want. Add 2 drops of pink food coloring and 1 drop of ivory, and mix them in. Add more food coloring as necessary to get a color you like. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Almond Buttercream can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you have made it in advance, let it come to room temperature and re-beat until light and fluffy before using.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">To Decorate the Cupcakes with Brains:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a round tip about 1\/4-inch wide: a Wilton #10 tip or Ateco #12 tip will work well. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pipe a thin layer of buttercream on top of the cupcakes, and smooth it out with a knife or offset spatula. It doesn&rsquo;t need to be perfect, it&rsquo;s just going to be the base of the brains. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pipe a line down the middle of a cupcake, then fill up the space to the right with one long buttercream squiggle, beginning at the top, widening through the middle, and narrowing at the bottom. Repeat on the left side, until you have formed both halves of the &ldquo;brain.&rdquo; Repeat until all of the cupcakes are decorated with brains.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21298-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Brain Cupcakes can be stored, well-wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-measuring-tips\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Measuring Tips<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Our recipes are developed using weight measurements, and we highly recommend using a kitchen scale for baking whenever possible. However, if you prefer to use cups, volume measurements are provided as well. PLEASE NOTE: the adage &ldquo;8 oz = 1 cup&rdquo; is NOT true when speaking about weight, so don&rsquo;t be concerned if the measurements don&rsquo;t fit this formula.<\/p>\n\t\t<p>Want to learn more about baking measurements and conversion?<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#measurements\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-21298-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">348<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">52<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">65<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">162<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">42<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">488<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.02<\/span><span 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