Do you know that automatic car washes are a stressful thing for me?
I had gone 19 years without venturing into one and I would
have been perfectly content to go another 19 years.
But my hubby wanted the van washed and he had to go to work,
so, he sent me on the mission.
Believe me I tried to get out of it...
because the thought of driving up to one and not getting my wheel
in the track was totally freaking me out!!!
I had visions of me totally missing it and then becoming so frustrated
and embarrassed that someone else would have to fix my problem.
And of course then I would never be able to go there again, because
I am sure they take pictures of "crazy" drivers and keep them posted
in their break room just so they can laugh it up during lunchtime!
My husband told me to suck it up and use the giant mirror that
is right above the track. He also said if I couldn't do this simple
thing...he was going to revoke my driver's license!
(I'm not 100% sure he was joking!!!)
Anyway, the threat of me being stuck at home forever
was enough to get me moving to the car wash!!!
I mean hello, I need a car to get me to the grocery store
every time I have a crazy need to bake something.
And let's face it...that happens way more than I want to admit:-)
So the kids and I headed out and honest to goodness
I thought my heart was going to pound out of my chest,
but I am so happy to report that no pictures of this crazy
driver will be gracing their break room walls!!!!
I did it!
I actually used the mirror and got my tires
in the track on the first try!
Not sure if I could do it again...
and I have no intention of trying again anytime soon!
I am also pretty sure the threat of no vehicle
and no grocery store shopping
for yummy cupcake ingredients helped me steer so well...
that and a whole lot of prayer before, during, and after.
It would be tragic if I couldn't get things like
cake mixes, chocolate chips, and nutella.
Because then you wouldn't get to look at crazy things like these:-)
And you like it when I bake right???
Just humor me and say Yes!!!
Recipe
Chocolate Chip Nutella Cheesecake Cupcake
Vanilla chocolate chip cupcakes filled with a Nutella cheesecake center and frosted with vanilla butter cream
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon flour
For the Nutella Cheesecake
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Nutella
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons flour
For the Vanilla Butter Cream
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup shortening
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill muffin pan with 24 cupcake liners and set aside.
- Prepare cake mix according to the box. Add the sour cream in with the water and oil.
- Toss the chocolate chips with 1 Tablespoon flour. Gently stir the chips into the cake batter.
- Fill liners ¾ full and bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool completely, then cut out a small section from the middle of the cupcake. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese. Add the Nutella and beat until creamy.
- Slowly stir in the rest of the ingredients until smooth. Fill the centers of the cupcakes.
- Beat the butter and shortening until creamy. Add the salt, milk, and vanilla and cream again.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with extra mini chocolate chips if desired. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 296mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 1gSugar: 37gProtein: 3g
HI THERE!
I love nutella and these look fabulous. Pinning it for later use! I actually love car washes - anything that I don't have to do myself is a bonus for me!
Jenn 🙂
KB
Looks delish!
We'd love you to share your recipes with us at
Simply Delish Saturday
CaseyWiegand
girl!!!! im ur biggest fan 🙂 thanks for sayin hi :)!!!!
carissa
no way. nutella + cupcakes = a match made in cupcake heaven.
Kim
Amber- you need to have nutella. It's awesome. This post is fantastic. I once had a birthday cake with nutella-cream cheese filling... But this looks fantastic. And who doesn't love a good cake mix recipe. Will definitely be trying, thanks so much for the great post.
Amber Zimmerman
I have never had Nutella. This post is enough to make me want to try it though! Okay, so when we arrange our bloggy meet up - you will have to bring some of your delish cupcakes!! Then I can brag that I've eaten baked goods from THE Bru Crew girl! 🙂
Evie
Wow, those look YUMMY!!
sanieannie
Hahahahahahaha, you're hilarious! You know they have car washes where you can pull in, and get out and wash it yourself. That way you can avoid those scary tracks. LOL
* I do have to admist though, I get a little nervous that I too will make a fool of myself as well.
Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute.
Nutella? In a cupcake!?!?! Sounds heavenly!!!
🙂
Jess the balanced libra
THESE look to die for! holy moly!
stopping by from the link up party this chick cooks Great recipe!! Im going to attempt these! My Kids will love them!
Jess @ the balanced libra
LibrarySnake
Wow, looks great 🙂
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Mindie Hilton
OMG these look amazing.
Hope to see you again at Bacon Time this week. Party starts at 2pm on Friday and runs til Monday night.
BYOB Bring your own Blog, LOl, I know it's not that funny, I need coffee and some of these cupcakes.
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Stacy@thealmostwholepackage
Thses look heavenly!!!
Handy Man, Crafty Woman
Glad you were able to tame the carwash monster because your baking projects are TO DIE FOR! Thank you for linking to Handy Man, Crafty Woman Wicked Awesome Wednesday!
Morgan
Wow! That looks so good! I love choc. chips. =)
HoosierHomemade
We just discoverd Nutella a few months ago...it's dangerous! 🙂
The cupcakes look amazing!
Thanks so much for joining us on Cupcake Tuesday!
~Liz
The Miller Five
Ha ha ha ha ha! Holy cow. You are so funny. I hate the automatic car washes. Those cupcakes look delicious. Do I dare even admit that I've never had Nutella? Oh man. You're going to pull my friend card aren't you?
Brandi
Seriously almost spit my coffee out reading your post. You are one funny chica! Glad you made it on the first try!
AmieAnn
So glad you got to keep your license because.. YES I do LOVE it when you bake... especially when you bake with Nutella!
Oh and the whole tires on the track thing freaks me out too, especially when we go to the oil change place and my car is over a giant HOLE in which could make me and the kids plumet to an untimely ending! Uggh!
Karima
Hi from your newest fan, I too don't like using the car wash, it took me many years before I tried. Even now I can do it, but I prefer not to!
Saw you on a linky party. I am now google and fb following you, please pop by, Karima x
http://www.karimascrafts.com