Hi Everyone,
By now I'm sure you think I've had too much sugar and you would be sooo right!!! :) Well with all the excitement of the Gypsy starting at midnight, I couldn't wait to have a cupcake party while watching the show. Then I started thinking. . . why not involve Cricut in helping me make the cutest looking cupcakes in the neighborhood!
I know , I know you are confused right? Ok I’m going to share a secret with you. I don't really care for frosting much. That’s right, I know that sounds weird. I never have liked icing. But my DH adores frosting so I always make 2 batches, one for him one for me..(giggles)
Anywho I'm sure you are wondering who is this crazy person.....who doesn't like frosting? Ok by know you know more about me than you wanted to know right??????
Ok let's move on I want to show you a quick fun recipe..
READY????
BTW we are making hot fudge chocolate cupcakes with a center of white chocolate and off course the Cricut yum...
Here's your list of ingredients. (Oh of course you need cupcake pans)
By now I'm sure you think I've had too much sugar and you would be sooo right!!! :) Well with all the excitement of the Gypsy starting at midnight, I couldn't wait to have a cupcake party while watching the show. Then I started thinking. . . why not involve Cricut in helping me make the cutest looking cupcakes in the neighborhood!
I know , I know you are confused right? Ok I’m going to share a secret with you. I don't really care for frosting much. That’s right, I know that sounds weird. I never have liked icing. But my DH adores frosting so I always make 2 batches, one for him one for me..(giggles)
Anywho I'm sure you are wondering who is this crazy person.....who doesn't like frosting? Ok by know you know more about me than you wanted to know right??????
Ok let's move on I want to show you a quick fun recipe..
READY????
BTW we are making hot fudge chocolate cupcakes with a center of white chocolate and off course the Cricut yum...
Here's your list of ingredients. (Oh of course you need cupcake pans)
- Pillsbury chocolate cake mix
- Butter
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Jello (Fudge, Cheesecake)
Let's begin:
- Mix the eggs and the 2 tbs butter until smooth then add 1 tsp vanilla and mix.
- Ad 1 1/2 cups milk.
- Add the jello fudge chocolate sugar free and the cheesecake sugar free until smooth. Add the cake mixture
- Melt chocolate in microwave for 1 mte then stir
- Preheat over to 350 degrees
- Spoon the cake mixture onto the cupcake liner. Add the melted chocolate in the middle. Spoon another mixture on top, see below.
Bake in the oven!
In the meantime , prepare the Cricut to cut the stencil for the decoration for the cupcake. I chose the Storybook cartridge, accent frame option#5.
Tip:
For the stencil, I used the clam shell the storybook came in. Great way to recycle packaging. I used the multi cut, low speed and high pressure setting with blade #6.
Now, I can use the stencil to help me decorate the cupcake with powder sugar.
Isn’t that kewl??? I can use the Cricut machine from Provo Craft to decorate my cupcakes?
Here's the stencil at work... I'm so excited. It's a great thing. . . 90% of this cupcake used Splenda. If I had used sugar, I would be jumping up and down.....(giggles)
Here's the final cupcake. Isn't it cute????
Now what do you think? Fun eh. Yes, I did use frosting for my DH and DD. They are in happy cupcake frosting land now:)
On to the best part! We are going to give away a Provo Craft Cricut Storybook Cartridge to one lucky reader!! All you have to do is
a) leave a comment telling us what you think about the cupcake and
b) become a follower if you haven’t already done so. It’s that simple! You can leave as many comments as you want. Each comment will be counted as one entry. GOOD LUCK!
Drawing will end September 29, 2009 at midnight EST and the winner will be drawn/announced on September 30th.
PS we are still giving 2 Gypsy away more info here
141 comments:
Yum! I can't wait to try that recipe! And the stencil was a wonderful idea! Love this new site!
Carrie K
carriedan1@msn.com
yummy I love cupcakes and now I know how to make them really pretty
That is super cute I almost bought some martha stewart cupcake things and I am so glad I did not because that is a way cute way! I just wish I could eat one of those wonderful cupcakes!!
I want to try that so bad - love the idea of saving the clamshell packaging!
Ok such a good idea. I love frosting the more the better. I do however have a child who like you does not like frosting so this idea is great and with his birthday being next week this idea is super and timely. Thanks for the great idea
ok my daughter just looked at these and is copying the recipe so she can make them. She will be the next world class baker
my recycler is asking if we need to use the deep cut blade or did the original one work
yum yum yum....
so want this cartridge can you tell
I love making cupcakes. Now I can use my cricut to templates. Thanks for the Idea.
OMG CHOCOLATE!!! I LOVED the idea of recycling that plastic by making a stencil, that was so cool.My mom wants this cartridge so badly(see above posts she lavendarrose29).I seriously cannot wait to make these and try them...THERE GONNA BE AWESOME!!!!!!My one debate is how much powdered suger for the top*thinks seriously*...They look great and delicious!
OMG I want one so bad! That cupcake looks sooooo good. Can't wait to try to make these. Thanks for sharing!!! What a great idea to decorate them!
Another useful way to use the Cricut! Mmmm, wanting some cupcakes now!
You guys made me seriously want chocolate...I'M GONNA GO MAKE THOSE CUPCAKES!!!!!!!!!YUM TO THE EXTREME!
Love, love the idea. Thanks and have many yummy bites.
I am gonna make some of those yummies, right now!!!
omg this is a great idea! Now I can use this for halloween cupcakes and put little skulls or pumpkins on them for my coworkers. such a cute idea. omg I just thought of the cute things I can do for valentine's day and easter! bookmarked!
killerthebunny@hotmail.com
The recipe is great and I love the stencil! TFS
~Terry
OMG! Those look yummy. I will have to try you receipe. No worries... I don't like frosting either. Love the stencil idea. That is great.
Hope I win.
gmeguia@verizon.net
Another great idea....how do you come up with these???? That is so cute and my son will love the cupcakes (i.e. anything chocolate). I wonder if he'll notice the decoration before digging in?
I don't like frosting either. At least not all the time.
Hey, great idea,thanks, your reader;-))m
What a YUMMY looking cupcake!!
I am a follower.....
Thanks for the recipe!!
Great idea! I love to bake and creating paper goods. Perfect for me!
My husband have been wanting to get the storybook for a long time. I hope I win, so I can surprise him.
It's time I start baking again. It's been some time, and you are giving me some great ideas. Thanks for the inspiration
That sounds so good to have chocolate in the middle. Will have to give that a try. Thanks! Very good use of the clam shell too. Clever & green ; ) Never would have thought to get the stencil that way. Thanks for ideas!
thinking outside the box--a great idea.
they look so delicious and if I had storybook I could make them also and decorate them the same! Tahnks for the opportunity
i think that's a really neat idea! (but i love frosting! LOL)
oh, and i'm already a follower! thanks!
I signed up for the gypsy but now I want a cupcake to...Mmmmm
me again.... I love the sound of these cup cakes and at 4:17 am they are real Nummy looking will you send one to all of us???
Mmmmmm.....Love cupcakes!!! But, what's a wrestling mom to do heading into high school wrestling season with a son who's watching his weight? Note to self: make & eat all cupcakes while son is at school. :-) Thanks for sharing the great decorating idea & the recipe!
Looks yummy!! Thanks for the chance at the cart!
Melissa
what a great way to decorate a food item!
yum!
My Daughter love cupcakes and is at Collge... I could cut out the University Letters "NU" and use powered sugar - she will love it!
Thanks for the idea
Oh - forgot - great way to recycle. I keep the clam shells in a box - just waiting to cut.... should I buy the deep blade?
thanks again
oops - forgot to mention I am already a follower.
Have a great day!
That looks like a yummy cupcake!! I will have to try them out.
I would so love to win Storybook!!
I am already a follower.
Please tell me that these cupcakes are Weight Watcher friendly!!! I think I know the answer! Thanks for the opportunity to win this cart!
Jackie
These look gooood! No calories, right? I'm enjoying you new blog.
I have some of the stencil material! I never thought to use it for baking! TFS.
Ok, that looks really good and love the stencil idea! I've wanted Storybook for a while, so I have fingers crossed! I shouldn't be looking at this while hungry for breakfast, though!
Susan
Yum that looks so good. I love frosting, but I'm ever so picky about it. Plus I really like variety. I love the stencil idea. Thanks for sharing it!
Cute and tasty! Does it get any better than that?
The cupcake looks yummy. The stencil is cute
I am a follower
Oh I would love to have the storybook cartridge. It looks so good.
That is soo cute~ I love your site, I look everyday for new updates.. What a great idea~~ Thanks for the chances to win~~ I follow your blog~~~ Denise
yummy! it's nice and cold today...perfect for baking! Thanks for the reciepe!
Fun idea for a cupcake decoration! :>
I am already a follower! :>
What a great idea! Love the recycle part too!
The stencil is a nifty idea!
oh by the way did I mention I am an avid follower
isnt my daughter cute she wrote out the grocery list for me to get today..rachel is her name
This gave me a great idea to dust powder sugar on brownies. Thanks.
Lainey
lainey_jane1@yahoo.com
Way cute idea on the cupcakes.
Another great Blog to follow!! Love it so far!! Thanks for the great ideas!!
Linda
clcmp@msn.com
very cute idea for cupcake...I have one daughter who doesn't eat the frosting either so this is a great alternative that I can do for her. Thanks for the inspiration. Sharon
paperdesignsbysharon@gmail.com
Love the idea of using stencils for my cupcakes. How much choc do you microwave and add? Can I enter to win if I don't have a blog??
Still trying to figure out the recipe. What do you use the cinnamon sugar for? Can you tell I don't cook or bake, but really want to?
turned out super cute.. and what a great idea!
those cupcake designs at the store are a bit pricey for my liking!
great job :)
What a great idea and it looks yummy.My sister has been making cupcakes for my nephew's football games and this project would be great to do with a football on top.
Chocolate cupcakes.mmmmmmmmmmmm
what a fabolous idea , looks super cute and Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyy
OOOh that cup cake looks yummy. You're making me so hungry.
Another wonderful use of die cuts. Love it.
Man. That cupcake looks amazing!! And I love the stencil idea. Cute!
What a great idea. I can see all kinds of stenciled holiday goodies in my future!
Ladies,
thank you so much for the sweet comments, wileonestar,
instead of powder sugar I also used the cinnamon sugar as well to give it a little kick :)
Maggie
What great ideas you have. Can't wait to try it. Thanks
That's why I love my Cricut and E....The possibilities are limitless......This is such a great idea... I am going to work your cupcakes into my schedule with my DGC this weekend...I think they will enjoy making these cupcakes......and what a great idea ....right in time for the holidays.......I am also a follower of your blog......TFS your great ideas......
Those cupcakes look delicious!
I am a follower, LOVE the blog! Thanks!
Very clever idea for involving the cricut with your baking!
Thanks for the chance to win this cart. i have heard and seen awesome things with it!
I really hope to be able to try this out for myself. Thanks
It's amazing how multi-functional the Cricut is! What will you ladies think of next??? I'd love a cupcake right now - looks delicious and feeling the drain from staying up for the world launch of the Gypsy! Thanks for sharing :)
How creative!!! Wouldn't it be cool to do this with a letter and use them for a bridla shower!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
How creative!!! Wouldn't it be cool to do this with a letter and use them for a bridla shower!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Forgot to tell you I am already a follower :)
What a great idea for your cupcakes! I can already see making mickey mouse ones!!! Thanks for the tip, I love it!:)
I was actually thinking that one of those cupcakes would have been nice to have during the Gypsy debut. But instead I had veggie soup-no fun at all!
I think it is an interesting idea. I don't know if I'd go that far for cupcakes but using the clamshell was a good idea.
Ok that cupcake looks very yummy:0)
Amanda
amanda.barger@us.army.mil
Total awesomeness.CHOCOLATE!CHOCOLATE!*qoute from spongebob* I'd like to buy all your chocolate.*melts* Thank you for you patronage...Now im going to make awesome cupcakes with it.Mom wants this cartridge so bad...Ok I probably want it more then her but she owns the cricut so :(
Yummy!!! Cupcake!!!
I am follower too!!
Oh-I love the cupcake design!! :)
I love cupcakes and the stencil idea is adorable!
Recipe sounds so decadent. I might just make them this weekend just because. I've seen stencils like this for cakes but now they can be personalized what a great idea. Thanks.
guyland gal
did you seriously have to tempt me? Now I have to go find something equally chocolatety ( is that a word?) and yummy.
What a great idea! Im gonna be making stencils for my cupcakes! Yummy idea!
I this idea!!! Chocolate in the middle, who would have thought it?
I try to be really green so I love the idea of recycling the clam shells.
Keep up the good work.
Pat B.
Oh yes, I forgot, how much of the Baker's White Chocolate did you melt?
Thanks again, Pat B.
Can you tell that I'm not the greatest cook?????? How long do you bake the cupcakes? Does having the baker's chocolate in the middle require longer cooking time?
Thanks so much
Pat B.
Oh yes, I would love to win the Storybook cart. I have been looking at it for a long time.
One other question. Is there any way to sign up to win the Gypsy if I don't have a blog?
Thanks so much for sharing all of your time and skills with us.
Pat B.
Love the cupcake. How creative to use your cricut in such a different way. I don't care too much for frosting either unless it is cream cheese frosting - that I can eat lots of! Thanks for the chance to win the cartridge! debbiewall@albertacom.com
Everytime I look at these cupcakes it makes me hungry lol
Amanda
amanda.barger@us.army.mil
I want cupcakes lol
Amanda
amanda.barger@us.army.mil
Whats the Cinnamon Sugar for? I didn't see where you used it to make the cupcakes? Is it used as a topper?
Amanda
amanda.barger@us.army.mil
YUMMY!!! I love cupcakes. Love the idea of using the cricut.
Monica
mmhickman1@yahoo.com
I also forgot to say that I am a follower as well on this blog and I LOVE IT!!!
Monica
mmhickman1@yahoo.com
Last thing I forgot to mention.... I would love to win this cart. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT.
Thanks- Monica
mmhickman1@yahoo.com
Looks very yummy! Can't wait to try out the stencil idea. Thanks.
~Mary
Just came back to let you know that I am now a follower.
~Mary
What a creative idea! Thanks.
Also - new follower.
How ingenius to use the plastic that the cart came in! What a great idea so that you can reuse the stencil over and over! Thanks,
Beverly Jordan
I am so NEEDING this cartridge. PLEASE PICK ME!!!!
Hi there! I just found this site from The Pink Stamper's blog. I love this! So...I am now a follower and will be checking back daily. Please count me in for the Storybook Cartridge giveaway. I've wanted this one for a long time. By the way, loved the idea of using the clamshell packaging for your stencil. You guys have great ideas! Thank you for sharing.
Angie
abcammack@q.com
Wow!! You had me at the first picture of the cupcakes!!!! Love them!!!! With that oooeeeeyyy goooeeeeyyy middle who needs frosting???? Thanks for the give away. You guys are great.
Jennifer
pc_is_4u@yahoo.com
I love this one, too!!
I love the idea of using the storybook cartridge for the stencils. Also, the recipe sounds delicious. Can't wait to try it. My next cartridge purchase is the Storybook, unless I win it first.
This recipe looks yummy! And I love how they turned out so pretty!
Looks good enough to eat! I've got a couple of grandkids that would love to try this recipe! Great idea on stenciling.
kgoda@sbcglobal.net
Maggie, your cupcakes look delicious! I like your idea of using the cricut to make a stencil for the powdered sugar. And they are so pretty! I would love to win this cart! Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
CindyS. from Cricut MB
Just an idea for using the Storybook Cart: Using the scallop page cut on the cart, cut several "pages" out of Hambly acetate, patterned papers and chip board (using the deep cut blades and housing, of course). Make it into an album like the new Fancy Pants Mixed Media books of Chipboard, felt, and transparent sheets. Cut the one side flat so that you could also bind it with a Bind It All. Enjoy!
What a fabulous idea!!! The cake looks super nummy!!!
Robyn
The Pink Stamper
How nice to be so creative! I think I might be able to do it if I follow your directions and put my mind to it!
Thank you!
I am making these cupcakes tomorrow - they sound AMAZING!!!!!
I have wanted the storybook cartridege for sooo long!
I don't like frosting either. I will eat small amounts on cupcakes, but scrap off most of it. And I love filled cupcakes.
Also curious about the reduced sugar - can you tell a big difference. My dad has diabetes but always gets into the treats I make(mom and dad live with me and my dd). I would love to make him some he can eat!
Your idea is too cool! I'll be using it in my future baking endeavors!
cdickinson@bak.rr.com
P.S.: You've never liked frosting because you haven't tried mine yet ;)
You're crazy not liking frosting! Just scrape it off next time and send it my way ;)
Love that you reused a product destined for the garbage! The cupcake looks great!
Great idea using the Cricut to create a cupcake stencil! This would be great on a flourless chocolate cake, sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. Yum! Thanks!
thanks for the great cupcake recipe! and thanks for the chance!
I can almost taste the cupcakes now!! This cartridge will make really cute stencils for almost anything. Please pick me, Move it!
Linda
that is so clever!!! just love that idea
What a great idea! I'm always looking for other ways to use my Cricut and other expensive craft items - makes me feel more like I made an investment! And the eco factor of this project just makes it all the better. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
So exciting! The cupcake is beautiful! I would never have thought of using the case to cut from...so smart!!!
So exciting can't wait to make the cupcakes I had no idea that Pilsbury made a reduced sugar version. The cupcake turned out soo pretty!
Maggie, simply YUMMY; great recipe too! :) Really like the idea of decorating using cuts from the Cricut; FUN! :)
I can't believe you used the cricut to decorate a cupcake but it really turn out pretty cool looking. Mariela, my 5 year old loves to help out in the kitchen and loves when I use the cricut so this is going to be something fun to do with her. Good job Maggie!!!
PatB,
I use the entire 8 oz of white chocolate and melted in the microwave for 45 seconds stir, then another 20 seconds.
Thanks
MAggie
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