10.27.2008

TWD: Chocolate-Chocolate Cupcakes

I made these cupcakes at the beginning of the month for my friend's 30th birthday, with the intention of making them again as Halloween cupcakes. But, time got the best of me and I only made them once. The recipe this week was chosen by Clara at iheartfood4thought and you can find the recipe there. Thanks!! Also, check out the Tuesdays With Dorie blog to see all the other cupcakes.

I made two different frostings. One was the glaze Dorie recommended and the other was a cream cheese frosting. I didn't like Dorie's glaze at all...I can't stand the taste of bittersweet chocolate. She also used bittersweet in the cupcake recipe. Next time, I will use semisweet.

Overall, the cupcakes were not bad. I thought they were moist and I was impressed that the next day they were still moist.

To make them birthday cupcakes, I made little 30s to go on the top using Vanilla Candy Wafers. Here is what I did. First draw the numbers on a piece of parchment paper.


Melt the wafers according to the directions on the package, put in a plastic baggie, and cut a small hole in the tip. On the back side of the parchment paper, trace the numbers and fill them in.




Place in the freezer to harden. And...voila! You have perfect cupcake toppers. And, they are tasty to boot!


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11 comments:

  1. chocolatechicOctober 28, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    What a great decoration.

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  2. JamieOctober 28, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    Great idea for the decorations! Too cute!

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  3. CBOctober 28, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    Your "30" cupcake toppers are so cute! Great job. Thanks for baking with me this week!
    Clara @ iheartfood4thought

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  4. kimberly salemOctober 28, 2008 at 2:08 PM

    they look lovely! thanks for the cool topper tutorial :)

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  5. TeaLadyOctober 28, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    LOVE the toppers. What a great idea as to how to make them come out flat. I wouldn't have thot of that. They look yummy too.

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  6. Welcome to our crazy blessed lifeOctober 28, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    What a cool decoration!! :) I am going to have to try that!

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  7. TammyOctober 28, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    those toppers look great! What size tip did you use for your swirl. I love it!

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  8. LeslieOctober 29, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    Love the topper and I never would have figured out how you did it so thanks for the how-to. Your cupcakes look awesome!

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  9. JessiOctober 30, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks ladies!

    Tammy: I believe it was a 32 tip. The frosting was really thick & heavy, so that really added to the look.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 30, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    Great molds! Those look so cute and perfect!

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  11. Bungalow BarbaraOctober 30, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    Thanks for the decorating ideas! Yours look great.

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