I seem to be on a peanut butter kick lately, not exactly sure why. When I saw this recipe from Plating Pixels I might have started to drool a bit. Rich and creamy peanut butter cheesecake on top of an Oreo cookie crust topped with chocolate ganache. All of my favorite things in one small…
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Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes
These just sound wicked, don’t they? Wicked awesome! According to Wikipedia, an Irish Car Bomb is an American beer cocktail that is drunk as a bomb shot, similar to a boilermaker. It is made with Irish stout,Irish cream, and Irish whiskey. To make the drink, whiskey is floated on top of Irish Cream in a shot glass, and the shot glass is then dropped into the stout….
Salted Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
Sweet and salty go together like hmmm…..chocolate and peanut butter? Like bacon and eggs? Like peanut butter and jelly? Whichever term you like, it’s just perfection. These cupcakes from Gimme Some Oven are extra special because of their rich chocolately cake and dark chocolate ganache frosting. This, THIS is the cupcake for diehard chocoholics! Salted Dark…
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Whiskey Ganache Filling
As if the whiskey in the ganache filling and the stout in the cupcakes weren’t enough, these cupcakes are topped with an Irish cream frosting. You just might need a designated driver after eating this dessert! We have Pixelated Crumb to thank for this rich and decadent cupcake. Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Whiskey Ganache Filling Ingredients…
Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies
I read something today about the third Monday in January being the most depressing day of the year. Not exactly sure why that is – post holiday let down? Arrival of credit card bills from all the holiday shopping? It doesn’t really matter WHY, though, does it? All that matters is these little cupcake pies…
Dark Chocolate Butterfinger Cupcakes
Now that Thanksgiving is over, I think we need to take a break from the pumpkin spice craze and there is no better way to do that than with chocolate. Of course. The Butterfinger candy in the frosting is just an extra treat. How awesome is it that these cupcakes from Chocolate, Chocolate and More start with…
Cupcake Heaven
I suppose “heaven” could be defined many ways depending upon what you like. Let the Baking Begin defines heaven as dark chocolate, caramel, peanuts, and chocolate ganache. That’s pretty accurate. There is a lot going on here – two layers of frosting and caramel filling – but oh my. This may be pretty close to cupcake…
Jack & Coke Cupcakes
Why is it so hard to get back to work after being on vacation? I’m thinking these cupcakes from Stress Baking might be what I need to get back into the swing of things. So save this recipe for when you are under some stress or when you just want some “kick” in your cupcakes. Jack…
Hershey S’Mores Cupcakes
Want all the taste of s’mores – all that gooey goodness – without having to build a fire? OMG Chocolate Desserts has just the cupcake for you! Graham cracker “crust” topped with a chocolate cake, stuffed with marshmallow filling and topped with – get this – milk chocolate ganache. You may never build a fire again…
Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes
With….whipped ganache frosting! Yes, I made you look for the best part! Mom on Timeout might just win the award for this week’s (or maybe this month’s!) yummiest cupcake. Lots of good stuff here – chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese filling topped with whipped chocolate ganache. Nothing more needs to be said. Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes Makes…
Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes
How did it get to be March already? That means St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and THAT means….alcohol infused cupcakes. Well, it does, doesn’t it? Lucky for you, Paper Blog has the perfect treat for your St. Patrick’s Day party. A little Guinness, a little whiskey, a little Baileys and a lot…
Holiday Peppermint Cupcakes
Christmas is next week – are you still looking for special goodies for everyone? How about these holiday cupcakes from Your Cup of Cake? The cake is quick and easy to make from a box mix. It is the peppermint ganache and frosting that make these gems shine on your holiday dessert table! Holiday Peppermint…