Kinda.
My dear husband celebrated his 38th birthday recently.
Which is actually up for debate since he is a Leap Year baby and is technically only 9 1/2.
(Does that make me a cougar?)
Even though birthday gifts quickly got cut when we started a budget, there is always room for cupcakes.
I think thats my new motto.
“There is Always Room For Cupcakes.”
Its catchy. You can have it if you want.
I think my new favorite alternate motto is, “Make it Yours!” I seem to say that a lot.
He decided on chocolate. *I* decided on rich almond vanilla frosting. Wow. I’m in love.
Do you like my new cupcake stand?
I went to the thrift store this weekend. Its a .25 (thats twenty five cents) 6×4 inch platter on top of a .50 (fifty cent) crystal candle holder.
Yeah. I paid .75 (seventy five cents) for the whole thing.
These are mini cupcakes. Only three average size cupcakes fit on the stand.
Do you like this cupcake stand?
The price tag says $2.00. How cool is that? I spray painted it white and viola!
Ok. I am done talking about my thrift store finds on my baking blog. Promise.
However, it also works well for the mini cupcakes!
You know I cannot leave well enough alone. I wanted to try something new! (new to me)
The winner by unanimous vote?
Heath Chips.
The combination of sweet almond vanilla frosting over moist chocolate cake is enough to make my mouth water… but then add in the slight crunch of a delicious Heath chip that melts away to a rich buttery goodness and well… it’s just about perfection.
If you try it, let me know how you make it yours!
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Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Add vanilla. Combine. Add flour mixture alternately with the milk. Mix well.
- Fill the muffin cups ¾ full. Bake for about 15 minutes.
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Wow! Those are great…I’m not sure which I like best–the cupcakes or the thrift store finds! Please don’t stop telling us about the thrift store treasure. ;o)
Delicious, but what I’d really like to do right now is to go to your thrift store! xo
I adore that stand!
I love the cupcake stands! They’re so easy to make… my (former) roommate just got married and we made a whole bunch of them for the cupcakes at her wedding!! They’re such an antique looking fun display.
My personal favorite was a teacup with a delicate plate on top of it =o)
What fabulous thrift store finds! You have a great eye. Your little cupcakes look so sweet sitting on top of your purchases. And I love the white delightful spoonful of frosting on top!
Does it get any cuter? I love your spray paint job! You scored at the thrift store! Thanks for the adorable inspiration!
I agree with the other posters. Almond vanilla frosting recipe please! 🙂
Can you give me the vannilla forsting recipe? how do you make frosting?
Hey:) Love your thrift store finds! Just wanted to let you know I started a new blog-a food blog;) I would love to have you come by some time and check it out:) I made your heart cake and posted it on my family blog-now more than ever blog. Anywhoo I’ll stop rambling on, also I want to add your blog to my blog list but cant get the link to work??
I love finding new chocolate cupcake recipes!!! Thank you, now for your frosting recipe?????