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So the other day my daughter and I went out to get groceries.
And she asked the question she always asks when we go out…
“Can we get coffee?”
Since I had it in my head to drag her to at least 3 stores that I was sure of,
I figured I better sweeten the deal for her.
“Sure. Why not, I replied.”
We got to the coffee shop, parked, and went in.
I had an ulterior motive for going into the store instead of the drive thru…
these cupcakes have been swirling around in my head since the last time we stopped at Starbucks.
So…I knew I had to “pick up” a few extra green straws.
Oh, all right.
I was going to steal a bunch when we left. You got me:-)
My daughter ordered the Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino,
while I went with my all time favorite, the Mocha Coconut. (so happy it is here again)
Then on to JoAnn Fabrics to get lost in fun things.
We picked out paper for birthday invitations, looked at fabric, checked out the clearance,
and found a jumbo muffin pan that I had been looking for.
It was a successful trip with no complaining that I had been there too long.
Thank you coffee!
We headed to the checkout with our “treasures” and a gift card.
The girl at the counter was more than happy to help us and
asked what kind of muffins I was going to be making.
Being the spur of the moment baker and blogger that I am,
I replied that I wasn’t sure yet…
and that I was a baking blogger and bought pans “just because” all the time.
She was so sweet and even asked the name of my blog.
Now usually I am shy and don’t mention too much to real life people about my blog.
They don’t usually understand what I am talking about and
why I would bake treats for people I don’t know or can’t see.
Food bloggers, you understand right?
Fortunately, she seemed to be into blogs and
we talked about muffins and cupcakes for a few minutes.
The whole time I was smiling really big because I was brave and shared
my blogging passion with a real life, oxygen breathing
human that I could have reached out and touched.
My daughter and I got back in the van and headed to the next store.
I was kind of on a high from sharing, and so I was recapping the convo with my girl…
who really could have cared less that her shy mom gave out her blog name.
She just looked at me and laughed and said,
“Dude, you have stuff in your teeth.”
Are you kidding me?
Darn you delicious mocha coconut!!!
You took me down with your delicious floating coconut flakes!
Yup, yours truly had chocolatey coconut flakes in between my pearly whites.
No wonder the girl was so sweet and kind.
She was probably thinking what kind of moron baker walks around
showing off food in her teeth?
I wanted to die!
So much for that sharing high…
where is that shovel to bury myself with?
Now I am just hoping she forgets the blog name,
since I didn’t have any business cards with me to hand out. (thank goodness for procrastination this time)
Baking always helps relieve whatever kind of funk I am in.
And baking with kids is a really good way to forget embarrassing moments…
instead you begin to worry about egg shells floating around in the cake batter:-)
And did they just lick their fingers and then break more cookie chunks?
Since apparently coconut isn’t my friend right now,
I decided to make the cookie drink into a fun cupcake.
Chocolate and coffee…yes, please.
They were so yummy and made me kind of forget my crash and burn experience.
Thank goodness my husband took most of the cupcakes to work with him.
And then kids finished off all the pretty ones in the fridge.
Oh lookee what I just found in the fridge…a few extra cupcakes hiding in a box.
It was stressful remembering the traumatic coconut experience…
don’t judge me for eating cupcakes at midnight:-)
For the Cupcakes
- 1 chocolate cake mix (18 oz. box)
- 1 c. brewed coffee, cooled
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 c. vanilla yogurt
- 1/3 c. butter, melted
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz. box)
- 2 c. chocolate cookie chunks
- 1/4 c. chocolate cookie crumbs, reserved for topping
For the Mocha Butter Cream
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. coffee extract
- 4 Tbsp. mocha coffee creamer
- 1/4 c. dark cocoa powder
- 4 c. powdered sugar
For the Cupcakes
For the Mocha Butter Cream
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
The cupcakes look amazing! I once had a cashier comment on my grocery order- 20 lb of flour and 10 lb of sugar… I was too shy to mention my blog!
Oh my…I’m starving now! Those look good!
Those. look. so. good. Wow.
As soon as I saw that little green straw poking out of the cupcake, I knew you had taken a trip to the ‘bucks.
Holy YUM!!!! And oh so cute. Just love your photos.
Just love cupcakes! Those look so yummy
Girl, you rock the cupcakes!!! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the story. I totally hope that woman DOES remember your website, at least then she will read this story
Too cute.
Your story was so funny! With this cold of mine, I needed a good laugh. But, there is nothing funny about how yummy these cupcakes look. I’m pinning them with pleasure and so happy that you linked up at Weekend Potluck.
Nice! I spotted some Green Mountain Breakfast Blend in there…
Funny I NEVER mention my blog to “real life people”… I’m kinda shy because they always look at me with a questioning look… I think they picture me sitting in front of my computer with PJ’s on shoveling cake in my face… who’s kidding I totally do that from time to time! And If I had these cupcakes right now I’m sure I’d be doing that as I type!
Yummy! I love chocolate coffee combos..and with cookies. Yes, please! Thanks so much for sharing. Great pics.
This cracked me up!!! What a great story! Cupcakes look delish:)
Stella B’s Kitchen
YUM!! And this totally cracked me up
whenever I grocery shop, sometimes the checkers will remark that I have “a LOT of cake mix–what are you baking?” and I’ll have to divulge I have a blog and they NEVER understand. “So people don’t order from you?” No. “So you’re not a store?” NO! Just bake treats for invisible friends, that’s all 
& btw, I have yet to try this frapp but I am IN.LOVE. with the mocha coconut one. It’s the best! But this looks pretty darn tasty, too!
Ahh Jocelyn, these cupcakes look like perfection! and SOO easy. What a great combo of flavors! I wish that was MY bite taken out of the cupcake up there!
Jocelyn, your pics of these divine cupcakes are GORGEOUS! These look sooo good!
Hope you have a great weekend!
I want one… please!! These look divine. BTW… I’m totally happy to be your imaginary friend and you can keep on baking little goodies for me… deal? You crack me up with your hilarious storytelling – too funny!
AJ@queenofmynest
Want NOW!!! Oh these look absolutely amazing. And it’s no surprise that I’m giddy they have the coconut syrup back ( why is it not permanent? ) I love coconut mocha.
Oh my beautiful dear lord. You made my favorite Starbucks frap into my favorite dessert…cupcakes! You are officially my new blog idol, lol!
These look amazing, cannot wait to try them! You definitely earned a new follower – I am excited to see what else you tempt my taste buds with.
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Hi-five to my partner in straw-stealing! These cupcakes are awesome. I had to chuckle a bit abut your story, but hey, it happens to everyone! I know I’ve been there SO MANY TIMES. And you need to get your kids on board with the outing you as a blogger thing. Jordan just tells everyone we meet “hi I’m Jordan and my mom is Crazy for Crust.” Seriously.
DELICOUS!! Crossing my fingers you’ll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven! XO, Aimee
This is my go-to drink of the summer. I can only imagine what a fantastic cupcake they would make! Love this
Oooo, this look great! Thanks for sharing on our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. Hope you come back next week. -The Sisters
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These sound incredible! Pinned and following
Had to feature these as part of my link party wrap up post. Just had to!
Yum!!! These look amazing! And love the photo
YUM! These look dangerous!
I love mocha flavored sweet treats too. Thanks for sharing this great post on Saturday Show & Tell @ Cheerios and Lattes last week! 
Hope to see you again this weekend! 
Mackenzie
Ohhhh the cupcakes look amazing! I loce chocolate!
I love this post!
Kisses,
Macarena
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I just got done making these cupcakes…they are absolutely amazing! I have to admit that I measured out my yogurt, but then forgot to add it into my batter…the cupcakes were still very moist and delicious. Thank you for sharing. I will be trying the White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino Cupcakes next…my daughter thanks you in advance:)
You are a genius! I’m amazed at what you produce in the kitchen. These look so good!!! I like the cupcake on the desk in from of your MAC, that’s my kind of girl. Totally what I do everyday (except I don’t usually have such a yummy cupcake in front of me!) Tanya @lemonsforlulu
You’ve won me over, these look incredible! And I do want four!
I just shared this on FB with my readers. And I’m a new follower & subscriber.
Steph@Silver Boxes
I totally understand where you are coming from! “Real” people just don’t always get the whole bloging thing! I am your newest follower! Stopping by from Unique Sweets Dessert Challenge. I would love to have you link up at Food Friends Friday linky party! It will be up on my blog on Friday!
~Robyn
OMG those look so delicious – totally foodie moment when you steal straws from Starbucks for your cupcakes. I think most people look at me like I’m crazy when I say I food blog. My husband for some reason thinks I’m like uber popular and about to have a Food Network show and cookbook series deal. LOL.
Stopping by from Sweet Tooth Tuesday
You take such good photos I am so jealous
Also, I understand what you mean about being shy and not mentioning about your blog to people. I don’t even tell my friends about my whole food blogging obsession.. No one at school would understand.
But that is the great part of blogging. You can share what you love with other people who appriciate it.