October 18, 2020

Poop Emoji Cupcakes

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Poop Emoji Cupcakes

October 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Although 2020 turned out to be a crappy year due to the coronavirus, it gave us all some extra time to reflect on the positive things in life and appreciate what we do have…like our health. We thank God that we have not contracted COVID-19 and that all of our medical test results were normal (including a negative result for the coronavirus).

To celebrate passing her poop test (Cologuard), Islander made chocolate cupcakes and decorated them as the popular emoji. They are perfectly paired with our toilet paper cake and are a fun food for National Chocolate Cupcake Day.

Recipe

For the chocolate cupcakes

For the chocolate buttercream frosting

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2+ tablepoons whipping cream

Directions

Bake chocolate cupcakes, cool and set aside.

Make the chocolate frosting. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Add the cocoa powder and beat until well blended. Gradually add the powdered sugar. Thin to piping consistency with whipping cream.

Fill a piping bag outfitted with a large round decorating tip. Pipe swirls on top of the cupcakes, starting from the bottom and squeezing to layer up to a tip. Roll out white fondant to 1/16 inch-thickness. Use ½-inch round decorating tip to cut circles. Slice in half to make the mouth. Position the mouth on the cupcake. Finish decorating the cupcake with candy eyes. Refrigerate to set the frosting. Bring to room temperature to serve.

 

October 18, 2010

Chocolate Cupcakes

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Chocolate Cupcakes

with Fondant Flowers

Chocolate Cupcakes

October 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day

As part of the marriage preparation ministry at our church, we attend the weddings of the couples we sponsor. At some of the receptions, we have noticed the cupcake trend, mostly as an alternative to the traditional chocolate groom’s cake.  Depending on the elaborateness of the decorations, cupcakes can cost as much as a store-bought or bakery cake. But with a little time, patience and creativity, one can inexpensively make chocolate cupcakes from semi-scratch with fondant flowers in the couple’s wedding colors. The recipe for the chocolate cupcakes featured in our blog post is adapted from The Cake Mix Doctor’s recipes for “The Perfect Chocolate Cake” and “Chocolate Dream Glaze.” This decadent dessert can be made for special occasions, such as weddings, and National Chocolate Cupcake Day.

Recipe

(Adapted from Chocolate from The Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn)

For the cupcakes

  • 1 box (18.25 ounces) devil’s food cake mix with pudding
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients until thick and smooth. Scoop into muffin pans lined with cupcake papers.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until done. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Chocolate Cupcakes

For the frosting

  • 1 cup (8 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Directions

In a glass bowl,  place the chocolate, butter and corn syrup. Microwave for 1 – 1 ½ minutes. Stir until melted and smooth. Dip the tops of the cupcake into the frosting, swirling around for even coating. Let the frosting set on the cupcakes at room temperature.

Chocolate Cupcakes

For the fondant flowers

  • Fondant tinted red (we used Wilton brand pre-made primary color pack)
  • Small tube of red icing gel (we used Wilton brand)
  • Silver dragées (we used India Tree brand)

Directions

Flatten a two-inch ball of fondant with a rolling pin to a 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out flower shapes.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Place the flowers on a foam bed. Use the small ball tool to press lightly in the center. Refrigerate overnight or until the flowers are firm. Arrange the flowers on top of the cupcake.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Dab a dot of the icing gel on the flower center. Drop a dragée on top of the gel, positioning it with a toothpick if necessary.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Notes

  • Cupcakes are like a blank slate for the culinary artist. Follow the recipe from our blog as a guide and add your own decorations to express your unique personal and creative cooking style.
  • Search our blog for more cupcake recipes and easy decoration ideas.