Dear Fat Rolls, (aka...thighs, hips, and stomach)
I have put up with you for a while.
But this fluctuation up and down is crazy!
So, you deserve the truth.
I am over you!!!!
Really and truly! 100% done!The time has come to banish you once and for all.
Why are you laughing???
I'm serious!
Summer is coming and my shorts are tight:-(
Yes, I know that is my own fault for loving sugar like I do.
(Curse you delicious baked treats!!!!)
Let me break it down for you...
P90X has been ordered.
Now who's laughing???
What do you mean we'll see?
Ok, jelly belly...it's on like Donkey Kong!
Love,
Your Seriously Motivated Host
P.S. I am scared to death of this video series 🙁
I've heard it hurts!!!
I guess that means I should really stop making things like cupcakes filled with candy, huh? I have a very hard time resisting treats this decadent!!!!
Recipe
Peanut M&M Cupcakes Recipe
Vanilla cake mix with Peanut M&M candies makes an absolutely delicious cupcake when topped with chocolate or vanilla frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 vanilla cake mix (+ ingredients from the back of the box)
- 2 ½ cups chopped Peanut M&M candies, divided + extra
For the Chocolate Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- pinch of salt
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
For the Vanilla Frosting
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup shortening
- pinch of salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 24 cupcake liners in muffin tins.
- Prepare the cake mix according to your box directions. Stir 2 cups of the chopped M&M's into the batter.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 20-22 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and vanilla for the chocolate frosting. Slowly add the whipping cream, salt, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Beat until creamy.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the butter, shortening, and vanilla until creamy. Slowly add the salt, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Frost the tops of the cooled cupcakes with either vanilla, chocolate, or a swirl of both.
- Top with the last ½ cup chopped M&M's and a whole M&M. Keep in a sealed container on the counter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 324Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 181mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 1gSugar: 36gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Jenn Erickson
I've heard great things about P90X, but it's definitely a butt-kicker. Good for you for taking control and telling those sweets who's boss! I can relate to how difficult that can be. Baking and blogging can definitely be a hazard to one's waistline.
Jenn
The Answer Is Chocolate
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Alexandra
Thanks so much for linking up at Muffin Monday! Hope to see you again this week!
Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming
Seriously - These look incredibly yummy! Hope you had a wonderful weekend ~ Stephanie Lynn
heather {WhipperBerry}
good luck my dear!
kisses
heather
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage.com
Those look amazing!
Erin
these look great and pb m&ms are my husbands favorite candy. i will be making these for his 30th in a few months.
good luck on your work out adventure.
erin
http://eatingmywayback.blogspot.com
Michelle
YUM, oh my goodness, just yum.
Heather at Dragonfly Designs
How did I know these were yours!?!? lol Yummy! Oh for the love of cupcakes ~ I'm posting on Sunday about my diet roller coaster {lost ten pounds so far:P} Come check it out!
Aleks
i am drooling over EVERY recipe on your blog!! sooo yummy!!
how awesome you are also from Lafayette!! i love reading local blogs, especially yummy ones!!
Julie
You are doing P90x too... my hubby has to order it, but we are going to do it too... I can't wait to hear how you did. By the way... I would love to crawl through my computer screen and devour one of those cuppy cakes... they look so delish! Have a great weekend!