Cupcakes

One of my goals on my 101 things list is to find a signature cupcake that it totally Delicious that I make over and over again. So far, I've tried 2 different kinds.

1st Up: Chocolate Cream Filled Cupcakes.....

Just seeing these beauties has my thinking of summer in my youth! I knew I needed to make these. They are chocolate cake with white creme filling, a chocolate ganache topping, and topped off with piped white swirls. These got "thumbs up" from Brian and my co-workers. Everyone expressed that they really do taste like the Hostess version, but "better". They were fun to make, but did have a lot of steps...not hard steps.just steps. I will be making them again....signature cupcake? Too early to tell....

Next up, for Valentine's Day is the Red Velvet Cupcake. (forgive the picture...they really are red)

Everyone gets excited about Red Velvet Cake. When I brought them into my co-workers, several mentions of Steel Magnolia's came up! I've tried several versions of Red Velvet Cake in the past. I tried yet another recipe for these cupcakes. The conclusion...they were good....but I'm still searching for the perfect recipe.

So, the quest for the perfect cupcake continues. Next up on my list is "Irish Car Bomb" Cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day. I also found a recipe for Cherry Limeade Cupcakes....they are adorable and I can't wait to make them in the Spring....Cherry Limeade is my very favorite drink to get from Sonic. I was very excited to discover that a Sonic is in Tracy....Yes....my commute home is now more bearable!