I went to a PTF meeting last night for school and I made treats for the parents. I wanted to make something very yummy but I couldn't decide between two cupcakes so I made them both! Heck why not right? I had a few left over when I left but thankfully there were kids outside that ate them. I still haven't found that perfect recipe that everyone likes, we'll see what I find next month!
First off I found this S'More Cupcakes on this awesome blog Toni Spilsbury. I tweaked mine a bit and added 4 to 5 mini marshmallow's in the middle before I cooked them!
Ingredients:
- flour- 1 1/4 cup
- cocoa powder- 1/2 cup, like Hershey’s Cocoa
- baking powder- 1 tspn
- sugar- 1 cup
- butter- 1 stick
- milk or dark chocolate- 4 oz., melted in microwave
- egg whites- 3
- milk- 1 cup
- vanilla- 1 tspn
- honey graham crackers- quartered, like Honey Maid Honey Grahams
- jumbo marshmallows- like Jet-Puffed Marshmallows
Directions:
- mix together flour, cocoa powder and baking powder
- In standing mixer, cream together butter and sugar
- add melted chocolate, egg whites, milk and vanilla; mix together until creamy
- slowly add flour mixture until batter forms
- bake until toothpick pulls out clean
- set timer about five minutes before baking is complete, at 15 minutes
- add one graham slice on top of each cupcake then top with a marshmallow
- continue baking another 5 minutes until marshmallow is toasted and toothpick comes out clean
Next on my list was to use up some banana's and why not do a Cocoa Banana Cupcakes on Taste of Home's Website. I had to whip up the frosting towards an end so I didn't have time to pip it all pretty but hey it still was yummy :).
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon each baking soda and salt
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- FROSTING:
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
Directions
- In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, banana, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Fill three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, milk, chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Frost cupcakes. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Cupcake Stage
Frosting Stage
And since I can't seem to stop wanting to do and helping I some how volunteered to be PTF Secretary! OH yes I stepped right into that one, our current president is planning on being president for 2 more years and guess who she wants to step in after ... lol. Yup I don't just half do anything!
You are a glutton for punishment!
ReplyDeleteYUMMM! Those cupcakes look so good. You will make a very good secretary!
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look yummy, especially the first ones. I'm sure you'll do a fine job as the secretary.
ReplyDeleteWould you believe I am secretary on my school Parent Teacher Association. Such fun x x
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt my ass grew just looking at those pictures. WOMAN! I'm fighting the spread these days. I don't know why, but for some reason I always gain weight in the summer. So weird right? I'm guessing its because I actually have time to find recipes like this AND MAKE THEM! When there is only two people in your house, SOMEONE has to eat it!
ReplyDeleteOh I hear ya! Guess who is is in charge of the story adventure at our upcoming VBS? yea...Me. Maybe we should have a support group or something where we meet on a weekly basis and try to find out how we get ourselves in these situations! LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Joanne