Zombie Brain Cupcakes for Zombie Awareness Month

I'm not sure where my interest in zombie movies came from?

I just seem to enjoy a good zombie movie or book. 

May is Zombie Awareness Month, it was chosen by the Zombie Research Society. It's a real thing - online that is! 

Since my birthday is in May I thought for my birthday I would make Zombie Brain Cupcakes. 

You know in case there was a zombie breakout on my birthday and I could distract them by giving them cupcakes disguised as brains. 

As I was really busy on the day of my birth I cheated. I used a red velvet box cake mix. I could get into a huge debate on cake box mixes, but I do think they have there places. Like when I have no time to make cupcakes on my birthday. 

However I did make the pink frosting and cherry brain juice.

They turned out pretty good I think!! I would like to have another go and practice my piping skills! 

I took my instructions on the brain frosting and cherry juice from the Lily Vanilli in A Zombie ate my Cupcake book. 

I am currently reading World War Z by Max Brooks. The book and the movie are two very different things. I was okay with the movie, but I am preferring the book. I don't know that the book could easily have been made into a movie though?

Just because I feel like sharing my two favorite zombie movies are Return of the Living Dead part 2 it's so bad it's good. My other favorite zombie movie is Zombie Land. It's scary and funny best combo ever! Before I get any sort of back lash Shaun of the Dead is one of the best zombie movies I have ever seen, but for some reason I don't feel the need to re-watch it, like I do these two. 

Do you like zombie books or movies?? If so please share your favorites below I'd love to be introduced to new zombie materials! 

notes: It was my birthday on Friday! It was a good night and the cupcakes were a hit! Today was day 18 of Blogging Everyday in May! #BEDM This post is not sponsored by Zombies or people who support Zombie Awareness or people who make zombie movies. All opinions are my own. 

Everything is Not as it Seems Red Velvet Cupcakes!!

The title of this post is due to a book I recently read: Cupcakes at Carrington’s by Alexandra Brown was chosen as this month’s Cupcake Book Club book. Kelly at American Cupcake in London runs the Cupcake Book Club, this is the 3rd time I've joined in.

Cupcakes at Carrington’s is Alexandra Brown’s first novel and the first of at least 3 “at Carrington” titles. There is a very clever story line with lots of twists, everything was not as it seemed. It’s the reason I named these cupcakes ‘Everything is Not as it Seems Red Velvet Cupcakes.’ Well, that and the main character, Georgie chooses red velvet cupcakes as her go to comfort food. There are a few ups and downs throughout the story that warrant Georgie visiting her best friend and owner of the café for a much needed sugar fix.

How could I make anything else, but red velvet cupcakes? I didn't just want to make a plain red velvet cupcake. So, to make them not as they seemed I filled them with Belgian Salted Caramels, there were 4, milk, dark, and white chocolates all filled with salted caramel.

I usually reach for my Hummingbird Bakery book when a basic/classic recipe is needed, as they have never failed me. But when I reached up I grabbed Lily Vanilli's Sweet Tooth. There was definitely a subtle difference between the recipes, but a good one. I was pleasantly surprised in the lightness of the cake. They were spongy and moreish. Is that word still being used?

Anyhow…I frosted them with a vanilla buttercream instead of the usual cream cheese frosting, as that is how they are sold at Carrington’s Café. Then to emphasis the salted caramel, I made my own salted caramel sauce to use as a drizzle.

notes: Kelly @ American Cupcake in London; CupcakeBook Club; follow those links to join in as there is still time or to see what everyone else has made! to buy Cupcakes at Carrington’s: Amazon UK & USA (Kindle); Alexandra Brown; Lily Vanilli’s Sweet Tooth: Amazon UK & USA (Kindle); for Salted Caramel Sauce from Mary at Bare feet in the Kitchen 

Biscuit Brownies from Lily Vanilli's Sweet Tooth!!

This Friday is the last day to enter my very first giveaway ever! If you’d like a chance at winning a copy of Lily Vanilli's Sweet Tooth and a copy of her first book A Zombie Ate My Cupcake go here and leave a comment!

So, I thought to get some excitement about the book (I did a book review ages ago) I’d make something I've been meaning to make for ages!! Biscuit Brownies!! They are delicious!

Mine aren't shiny, like in the book. After a little research I confirmed what I already knew – I left the mixture in the fridge too long. The middle was soft and easy to make into balls and the sides of the dough were hard. Oh well, they taste good and at the end of the day that’s all that matters to me! Lesson for next time, as there will be a next time! Who doesn't like a brownie biscuit?? Biscuit Brownie or whatever... 

I have also made the Spiced Apple Custard Tarts!! Which were one of the best desserts I have ever had!! I do love apples and cinnamon and custard so it was a win/win!! It also means I might be a bit biased. 

I don't know what else to say, that I haven't already, to convince you this book is amazing! The flavor combinations are different and exciting! Follow the links above to see full posts! Don't comment here... comment on this post to be in a chance to win!! Good Luck!!