Cupcakes and Cake Pops

I was wanting to make cupcakes, so I went internet hunting and found some things that I could mix together and make what I want.

So, I took the chocolate cake recipe from the "Red Checked Cookbook" (Better Homes and Gardens) to make the cupcakes. I added an extra 2 Tbls water to compensate for cooking in high altitude.

I then made the filling from here: http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/hostess-inspired/
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I used this method to fill them: http://www.beantownbaker.com/2007/09/cone-method.html

I then used the buttercream frosting recipe from here:
http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2011/01/cake-decorating-ideas-valentines-day-edition.html







When I made the cupcakes I ended up having more batter than liners, so I sprayed the cupcake pan hoping that I might be able to get more out....it didn't work out so well, so I decided to just get the cake out and make cake pops/bites with it. I used the buttercream frosting recipe to mix in with the cooked cake and shaped them into balls. I then dipped/rolled/spooned them into chocolate.



I had never done either of these things before (I've made cupcakes, but never filled them). I also used the cake tips that I have to try different things on top of the cupcakes... I didn't really know what I was doing, but it was fun to pretend like I did. :)