Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Rocky Road Cupcakes

HEY!  Guess what?

I'm still here!

Shocking, I know.  Sorry for the silence.  It's been a crazy busy month.  I have made approximately 40 dozen cupcakes this month.  Plus both of my boys had soccer practice and games and by the time the dust settled, I was EXHAUSTED!

But, I'm back.  And I have some fabulous cupcakes to share with you today.  I promise to not ALWAYS post cupcakes but...it's kind of my thang.

I was asked a few weeks ago to make rocky road cupcakes for the husband of a wonderful teacher at my younger son's preschool.  I did but then she went on vacation for a week so I just today got feedback from her.  Her husband LOVED them!  So, know I feel good about sharing them with you all.


See that oozing marshmallow?  YUM!

You can follow along below or download the recipe from scribd here.


Rocky Road Cupcakes

Pre-heat oven to 350°
1 box chocolate cake mix (I prefer Pillsbury)
3 eggs
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup water
3 tbs dutch-process cocoa powder
marshmallow fluff
sliced almonds
mini marshmallows

On low for one minute, beat cake mix, eggs, butter, water and cocoa powder. Increase speed to med-high and beat for one more minute or until batter is smooth. Do not overmix. Scoop into lined cupcake pan filling cups 2/3 full. Bake for 22-24 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before moving to cooking rack.


Using a cupcake corer or small paring knife, cut a hole in the center of the cupcakes. Fill with marshmallow fluff and top with almonds.



Top cupcakes with chocolate buttercream, mini marshmallows, and more sliced almonds.


Chocolate Buttercream

1 CUP BUTTER, SOFTENED
4 CUPS POWDERED SUGAR
1 CUP DUTCH PROCESS COCOA
½- ¾ CUP HEAVY CREAM

Beat butter in a large bowl. Add powdered sugar and cocoa. Beat until mixed, adding cream in small amounts until buttercream is the right texture. I really go by feel on this.


These are very full cupcakes.  You might need a fork and a plate.  Or, you could just scarf it down as fast as possible and lick your fingers when you're done.  That's what I'd do.  Save yourself the trouble of washing an extra dish.



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