but I bet you didn't know I can cook too.That's ok...
apparently my kids don't know either 🙂
This is a condensed version of a conversation
we had the other night on our way home from running errands.
"Ok guys, I want you to do your chores while I grill burgers for dinner."
"Grill? Do you even know how to use Daddy's grill?"
"Are these going to taste good?"Me:
"Of course I know how to use the grill and yes, they will taste great."
Kids:
"I don't know about this."
"We have never seen you use the grill."
"Mom, you are a good cake baker, not a griller."
(honest! my youngest said that last statement)
Me:
"Fine then, you can just eat cupcakes for dinner instead of burgers."
I fired up the grill and made some mean burgers.
My kids even grudgingly admitted
they were "almost" as good as Daddy's.
I will take the almost...
but I guess it is time I stepped up my A game
in the dinner department 🙂
It just isn't as fun and relaxing as baking.
I enjoy making brownies and cupcakes...
Cupcake????
Did someone say cupcake?
How about a Chocolate Butterscotch Cupcake
complete with Butterscotch Frosting and Heath Sprinkles??
Yup, you're gonna want one of these bad boys!
Poke the chocolate cupcakes with a straw after baking to create holes.
Warm butterscotch ice cream topping is slowly drizzled in the holes
and butterscotch butter cream is swirled on top.
Heath toffee bits sprinkled on top totally put these over the top!
MMMMmmmm decadent perfection!
Gonna need a tall cold glass of milk to wash these down.
Recipe
Chocolate Butterscotch Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes drizzled with ice cream topping and topped with frosting and Heath bars.
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 1 - 3.4 ounce box instant chocolate pudding
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 ¼ cups butterscotch ice cream topping, divided
- 1 batch vanilla buttercream frosting
- ½ cup milk chocolate toffee bits (chopped Heath bars)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line cupcake pans with 24 foil cupcake liners.
- Beat the cake mix, dry pudding mix, milk, eggs, and oil on low speed for one minute. Increase to medium speed and beat an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon batter evenly into liners. Bake 20-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool 5 minutes, then use a straw to gently poke 5-6 holes in the top of each cupcake.
- Heat 1 cup of the butterscotch ice cream topping in the microwave for 30 seconds or just until it is pourable. Slowly drizzle topping into the holes in each cupcake. Let cool completely.
- Use a piping bag and icing tip 1M to top each cupcake with a swirl of frosting. Right before serving drizzle with extra butterscotch topping and sprinkle with toffee pieces. Store cupcakes in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 138Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Linda
Hi! I'm already a follower, but wanted to stop by from Welcome Wednesday and congratulate you on being the spotlighted blog.The cupcakes looks great!Linda @ Linda's Lunacy
Ruth
That is hilarious. My kids would probably say the same thing if I ever decided to attempt the grill. I think I'll stick to baking! Thanks for the yummy recipe! Congrats on your Welcome Wednesday feature! I'm now following your lovely blog. Stop by when you get a chance!<br
Karen
Those look soooo yummy! I really enjoyed reading your blog. Saw you on Welcome Wednesday.
Kelly Lund and Kids
Mmmm yummy! Cute cute blog... I am following you from Welcome Wednesday! New follower here 🙂 Congrats on being spotlighted this week!
Happy Wednesday!
Kelly from kellylundkids.blogspot.com
Andrea
Those look so very yummy!I am your newest follower:-)Andrea<br
Jennifer V.
WHOA! These look super delicious!!! I just came over from Welcome Wednesday. I think I might actually have found what I will make for the birthday I have to go to this weekend! Thanks!
Erica K
all looks yummy and i love the commentary in between. I'm a new follower from welcome-wednesday<br
KCB
Oh my gosh, those cupcakes look AMAZING!!! I'm now following you from Welcome Wednesday. 🙂 I hope you visit me over on my blog!
KC @ One + One = Four
LyndaB
Yum.... this reminds me of Bill Cosby's insisting cake is good breakfast food (it's got wheat! and eggs!).
Congrats on being featured for Welcome Wednesday!
Candace
These look incredibly yummy!! I think I need one Now. 🙂
Your conversation with your kids gave me a much needed laugh this morning. I am now your newest follower. Congratulations on being featured today!
Candace
cassandra
Hi, I am here from the Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop! Great post!!!
Terrell
I just cannot get enough of how awesome these are!!! YUM-OLA!!! Be sure to show them off at the Fabulous Friday Finds party!! What a hit, girly! 😀
Have an awesome day!
~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~
Penny
Hmmm... yesterday we were out of everything breakfast - no milk, no cereal, no eggs - so my kids asked if they could just have a piece of cake for breakfast.
Shhhhh.... I said yes! Either I'm the best Mom in the world or the worst.
Either way - there was peace all around!
Happy iFellowship Day! Hope your Wednesday is filled with many smiles!
Tara
I am now following you from the Wednesday blog hop!
Tara
thesmalltownmom.com
Kim @ craftyNHmom
Those look so good!!! Thanks for the recipe!
Sippy Cup Mom
Those look sooooo good!
Marissa
I already follow your blog and LOVE it...congrats on being featured!
Sue
Hello - I'm your newest follower! Thanks♥
Yummy cupcakes. Sounds familiar - Dad does grilling mostly here too - lol.
yvettesblogs.com
These look fantastic and fun, and a cupcake so wonderful looking to the eye..I'd probably substitute dinner for one also!
Teresa Choplin
It looks great!I'm here for the Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop. How about check my blog out, and follow back. Thanks!