How to Eat Two Cupcakes for One Cupcake's Calories...and more!

I have been waiting on this post.  I have had the pictures for a while- but wanted to wait until 

I was good and hungry haha.  

This post is all about the insides... not my insides - the cupcake's insides!  

Since we aren't eating this delicious little cakes - we need to really think about and 'disect'

what is truly on the inside.  These are some of the greatest cakes you will ever see 

and no - I am sorry I did not make them, but I bet if you tried ---

you could make them yourself!  

This first cupcake is a chocolate brownie cookie dough cupcake with some whipped cream mixed buttercream frosting.  The inside of this cake... an an actual brownie.  

Let's really think about this: 

Bottom layer: brownie cake mix

inside - an actual brownie

Top Layer: chocolate chip cookie dough 

And frosting:  whipped cream buttercream with chocolate chips

What they did - is they cooked brownies.  Then made more mix

after making both they poured the mix in the cupcake pan, and on top of the mix

you need to place a brownie (small quarter sized piece) right on top.  

After baking half way - take the pan out and place the chocolate chip cookie dough on top. 
That way - it cooks a little - but it is more doughy then the actual cake when 

everything is all said and done.  

The frosting is just whipped cream and buttercream frosting tossed with chocolate chips 

and dolloped on top.

I am a big dollop kind of girl (name that movie)_so I need quite a bit!

 

CHOCOLATE CHIP MELT IN MY MOUTH NOW CUPCAKE....

This next cupcake is a plain and simple peanut butter chocolate chip cupcake... The best part of this picture - and fantasizing about this cupcake....Take a guess...no not the frosting...The CHOCOLATE CHIPS!Look at this picture!  PLease tell me that it is not the most appetizing thing ever!? I can't stop drooling.  And if you look right in between the two largest chips in the middle - you see that ooey gooey middle... Yah - that would be my favorite part ;)  ENJOY!

 TWO FOR ONE

 

I just couldn't do an inside the cupcake post without this cupcake.  Even though it is plain jane

and simple.. it has a lot of attitude and personality.  The best part about this cupcake is that

it's really two cupcakes - but you 'only get the calories of one' because

technically it is ONE cupcake ;)  

SALTED CARAMEL

Now I was reluctant to add this next cupcake --not because it doesn't look delicious and I wouldn't gobble the entire thing x2 up, but because I am not sure how I feelabout the whole salted caramel thing.This is a salted caramel cupcake - and you guessed it a solid caramel square in the middle.The top has the sea salt along with some mixed in the caramel cake that surrounds the square - but honestly guys I just don't know what I think... I will have to try one first.

What do yall think?

Are you kidding me?  Take a look at this next cupcake......

Now look at it again...  and again....one more time....Does it not make you want to eat it?  If you are sick to your stomachby this point in the post - i understand... but even if you don't want to eat the cupcake - check out that knife... I mean who doesn't love LOVEa knife to lick?  If you said - not me - you are lying.  This is your plain jane chocolate but the frosting is not whipped it is made with a thicker cream base which means that it isn't going to be as milky but will have more of a fudge texture.Some people like a thicker frosting - me?  I like it smooth and melt in your mouth creamy...

This wouldn't be my first choice - but if you do want to spend time in the kitchen

whipping together something fast and sweet for your sweet-ie hahaha

all you have to do is make a chocolate base - grab some fudge chocolate frosting - and right when

the batter is 1/2 done - plop a piece of your favorite chocolate on the tip of the cakes - the most important part - top the cupcake pan off with some more batter (don't forget to save some).  

This will ensure that the chocolate gets melted and stays melted - but that the top the cake is hard enough to frost!  

Be creative!  Use dark chocolate or try chocolates with different fruits in the middle - or maybe

even the crunch bars!  Oh and twix or take 5 would be incredible!

WHO LOVES CADBURRY EGGS?  

I don't - so I am not going to explain this cupcake - but I know they are a favorite

around Easter - so enjoy looking - and remember this for next Easter!

 

Okay in the HOLIDAY theme.  

This is a Pumpkin Pie cupcake -

 so it is perfect for the holidays!  

Step by step - this is how it's done...

 

You want to create a frosting that is a perfect addition and complimentary to the 

pumpkin on the inside - so what better than a Brown Sugar Frosting?

Browned Sugar Frosting

1 stick real butter

3 cups powdered sugar

1 Tbsp Vanilla

2-3 Tbsp Milk

dash of salt (optional)

Start by making this so the butter can cool while you make your cupcakes.

In a skillet, add 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup). Allow to cook for about 5 minutes, while stirring. When it turns brown, remove from heat and allow to cool.

Once fully cooled, add to mixer bowl with the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 Tablespoons milk. Beat until well mixed. If too firm, add the 3rd Tablespoon of milk.

Beat on high for 5 minutes.

Taste. If you feel it’s too sweet, throw in the dash of salt to tone it down.

If you are planning to frost 24 cupcakes with a large icing tip, this will NOT be enough. Double the recipe. If icing using a knife, you should be fine with this amount.

 

 

Next - which is not in this picture (but is what I would do) make a graham cracker crust for each cupcake... does not have to be anything special just some graham crackers crushed with 

butter melted to hold them together.  (let that harden)

Your pumpkin pie filling is going to be just that - a pumpkin pie.  Pour vanilla cupcake mix 

into the cupcake cup (1/2 way down) and then you will want to 

roll your pumpkin pie mix into a square (so that it covers more area in the cupcake).  Make sure that the pumpkin pie is covered at the top by adding additional vanilla cupcake mix.  

***If you want to get fun with your vanilla cupcake mix - add cinnamon and pumpkin spices to your 

batter to give it that extra holiday kick.

This last cake is just way way way too appealing to me!  

It is Apple Pie!

WHHHHAAAATTT?!?!  

Jesus will have this at the Heavenly Gates when I die and head that way. 

I just know it.

This cupcake is different because it doesn't have frosting it uses vanilla ice cream.

The Cake will be an apple cinnamon cake with apple pie filling dispersed in the mix 

(personally I would combine my apple pie filling)

 

BUT if you want to be technical about the cupcakes...

Use a Spice Boxed Cupcake mix and make it normal.  

After you take the cupcakes out - core the cupcake (take just a quarter sized chunk out of the middle of the cupcake and pour in your apple pie filling.  Yes there will be an opening at the top - but that should be covered by your ice cream and if you see in the picture below where the

ice cream meets the cake - you can see how the ice cream (in the middle) meets the apple

pie filling. 

The bite of apple pie on top - is literally a mini mini mini apple pie - 

so take a pie crust cut it into little circles - stuff with apple pie filling - 

cover with a nutmeg, ginger, and sugar sprinkle - don't forget to rub with butter before sprinkling 

or it won't stick!

I hope you all have enjoyed these cupcakes as much as I have!

have a great skinny day :)

Abby

The Princess In Me!

In honor of Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen today - I would like to show off some cute princess cupcakes. 

These cupcakes just make you want to smile.

even though I am not a huge fan of the fondant on cupcakes and (I really don't like it on

wedding cakes) but they just make everything so adorable. 

Tough price to pay for a cute looking cake! 

If you look closely at these cute little cakes - you will see that there are cookie dough flavors (up top) Strawberry (middle in pink), M&M (obvious), your s'more cupcake will be on the 3rd row to the left, followed by the milk chocolate, and dark chocolate on vanilla, the bottom row is lemon, chocolate on chocolate and of course can't for the red velvet! 

As you look at this picture please imagine, and even eat one for me :)  As I am nearing the date of Miss Arkansas I get closer and closer to the day of consumption... hmm I kind of like that term! 

Well I hope you enjoy this.  I will be posting pictures of arrival on Charmed Bliss.  http://www.charmedbliss.blogspot.com/ so head over there for all of the Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas Oustanding Teen Coverage :) 

I have several cupcake posts that are ready to go - so keep calm... and

EAT A CUPCAKE
Abby

Soo Close - but yet so far

I found these pictures... yes on my favorite site - FoodGawker and they made my mouth water.  I am hoping they are just as delictable to you.  First we have my favorite -- the red velvet cupcake and then to the bite.  No.  I did not. Eat. This. Cupcake.  I found this picture.

Honestly though, can we please take a moment and examine this picture.  How moist does that cupcake look?  The red velvet almost looks like batter it looks so moist.  I can tell you one thing -- my bite would not be that small if that cupcake was as good tasting as it looked.  It would go from a cupcake to gone cake.  (get it - corny I know)





If you don't like red velvet - maybe you can imagine yourself taking a bite into this bite size of fun cake.  It doesn't look as moist - but the frosting looks thick and sweet.  Exactly what frosting should be.  The sprinkles... come on now.. the sprinkles just make you smile.  I remember when my mom used to put sprinkles on my birthday cakes and it was my favorite part. 

I have fallen in love with Fro-yo.  In fact, my roomies Kellie and Racheal love fro-yo, and it is our favorite study break in Waco.  I always go for the sugar free fat free tart.  That is the flavor that I love.  And the girls are always quick to give me hard time when I put sprinkles on it.  They say, "you get sugar free but yet you put sugary sprinkles on your yogurt."  It is all about the little things in life... Sprinkles - are my little things!

Found this at Hobby Lobby the other day and fell in love.  I didn't buy it - but one

day when I have a little girl, she will love cupcakes.

She will be my cupcake.

and this will go in her room!

It's kind of hard to read, it says Tiny Cakes - Big Smiles.

Which is a perfect way to end your day - cupcakes and smiles.

So why not!

Go treat yourself!!

Abby

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Happy Birthday Arkansas

Happy Birthday Arkansas!  

Arkansas turns 176 today and what a happy day that was.  In 1836 Arkansas became the 25th state to be admited into the Union! 

Yay for Birthdays and cupcakes :)

Which cupcake would you choose for your birthday!  I personally want this one:  

A chocolate cupcake with plain vanilla bean frosting and sprinkles!  

Nothing crazy or extravagant but comforting and consistent.  That is what I like in my cupcakes (and men hehe) something that comfortable and something that I know that I will love :)  Because why waste calories on a treat that isn't worth it.  

And I know this would be worth it ;)

Happy Birthday Arkansas!

(this is what arkansas' cupcake would look like with all of the candles)

The Cupcake Queen

24 days!

As my Miss Arkansas journey comes to close in the next 24 days I am reminded that I am getting close to that glorious day when I can take a bite out of a cupcake and not worry about the poundage that might follow on my body ;), but most importantly I am 24 days from the best 6 days of the year! The 6 days where I am hanging out constantly with 47 women that make every day an adventure!! And each day WILL have a video! I am in the process of cleaning off my hard drive to have enough room for the videos! But I can't wait!

I found this picture on Kylie Jenners instagram so if you don't follow her - you should!


Which cupcake did you look at first? The oreo? Maybe the m&m? What about the s'mores or brownie!? The moment my eyes met this picture.. I was admiring the m&m in the back! And even though you can't see the whole cupcake, I imagine a delicate chocolate cake with a rich ganache filling and a frothy buttercream to perfectly accompany the chocolate candies that are perched atop this magnificent creation.


But ladies remember just look and don't touch until parkas and sweatpants are in season because as long as its swimsuit time we need to keep the fat off and fit on!

Enjoy!
The Cupcake Queen!