Double Chocolate

 

CHOCOLATE (cake) CHOCOLATE (frosting) CHOCOLATE (sprinkles) CHOCOLATE (candy)

OK...so maybe we should call this quadruple chocolate. 

Whatever you call it, you'll love it. 

Orange Chocolate

Orange you glad we added chocolate?  (could be sleep deprivation but I could NOT resist and I'm NOT sorry)  In all seriousness, this cupcake is divine.  Orange with chocolate is a classic winter indulgence add a cream cheese frosting and you have an awesome dessert.  Pair it with a moscato and you have an event! 

Chocolate Raspberry

We've helped mother nature improve the raspberry!  (as if it needed any help) 

We added C H O C O L A T E.  Now I realize, we're not the first people in history to make this leap, but I can say that I don't even like raspberries and I love this cupcake!  If you like raspberries AND chocolate, you will LOVE this cupcake.  Raspberry is truly the star of this cupcake, although you wouldn't know by looking at it.  A raspberry mousse is perfectly balanced inside this chocolate cupcake and topped with chocolate frosting. 

Nutella Triple Cream Cheese

Why three types of cream cheese?  Because if one is good and two is better...three is best.  Vanilla, Peanut Butter and Nutella Cream Cheese frostings swirled together on top of a Nutella and cocoa flavored cupcake.  A coworker tried this for the first time. 

Three words.  You're.  An.  Angel.  <said with a mouth full of cupcake and a frosting mustache> 

She missed out on the best part - the Cabernet that pairs perfectly with this.  For those who would prefer a non alcoholic option, (why? I don't know, people have their own reasons) this is also great with coffee.  I had the coffee combo this morning for breakfast because I had to go to work today...and they frown on drinking before and during work.   

Gluten Free Chocolate Mint

One word.  Yum.  If a cupcake could be described as refreshing, this one would be.  This cupcake is light and airy with a hint of mint icing.  I hate to even say the C word before Thanksgiving, but here goes nothin...this cupcake wants to be invited to your Christmas party.  There, I said it.  Just make sure there's a chilled Riesling within arms reach.  Better yet, maybe two.   

Banana Chocolate Chip with Peanut Butter Buttercream










 

This is a mash up of classic flavor combinations: Chocolate and Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter and Banana.  Each delightful on their own but irresistible together.  The banana cupcake has just the right amount of banana and the mini chocolate chips are the perfect size for a cupcake.  Topped off with peanut butter buttercream and crushed peanuts, it's the perfect match for a Sémillon.  Side note: The Peanut Butter Buttercream in this recipe was my first attempt and has been a favorite since the day we started.