february blahs

...are almost over, but for now let's get through those dreary days with some happy snowmen cupcakes ok? Make a batch of mini and regular size vanilla cupcakes, ice them with white icing and then roll the edges in coconut. Stack the mini 'head' on the large 'body' of the snowman. I used goody candies for the carrot noses and microwaved starburst candies for about 4-5 seconds, rolled them out and then cut scarves, earmuffs, etc. out of them! These guys are cute, super fun and super GOOD. I eat 'em up, and you should too.

be my valentine cupcake

Try this recipe for your valentine!

Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes

1 box of chocolate cake mix

Follow the directions on the mix box only substituting buttermilk for the water. Ice the cupcakes with chocolate fudge icing and top with a pretty raspberry buttercream rose or make a heart shape!

Chocolate Fudge Icing

3 tbsp butter, melted

1/4 cup cocoa

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups icing sugar

1/4 cup milk

Combine the dry ingredients with the melted butter, alternately add the sugar and milk until desired icing consistency.

Raspberry Buttercream

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1/8 (or less) tsp raspberry extract

2 cups icing sugar

milk

Cream the butter and add the extract and icing sugar until desired consistency. Add a teeny bit of milk for a good consistency.