It's kind of long, so I totally understand if you want to skip to the recipe.
Christmas break came, and we were home for 5 weeks. During this time the guy that I had been "really good friends" with came to the realization that we weren't meant to be. We truly were only friends. I was devastated because I really thought it could go somewhere.
But God had other bigger and better plans for me. After three days of feeling sorry for myself, I finally decided that I just needed a break from boys. They just end up breaking your heart anyway, right?
My friend Grace invited me to join her and her group of friends for dinner or church or something like that. I really don't remember what we did first. She was dating a guy named Troy. Guess who Troy's best friend from his home back in Indiana was? You got it. The cute driver that I had met months ago. We both hit it off again and started talking. Talking led to us to start meeting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our "dates" all consisted of church and food.
We dated for a few months before "going steady". About halfway through the semester, Grace and her sister decided they wanted to visit their grandma in Daytona Beach. I also had an aunt and uncle that lived near there.
The rule is that you can leave for the weekend, ONLY if you have relatives that you are staying with. We got our parents permission and turned in all the necessary paperwork. Now the catch was the boys were going with us. Troy had some relatives a few hours from Daytona, I think, but my guy had no one.
Soooo, he dialed direct assistance and found someone with the same last name as him, changed the number slightly, and turned in his pass. He was the one with the car, after all. We left for the weekend of fun knowing that if we were found out it was the end of our college career there. They don't take disobedience very lightly.
Why we even did this? I don't know. It seemed like a good idea at the time...we really thought no one would ever know. Our passes were almost all legit. We spent the entire weekend in Daytona at the beach. The girls stayed at Grandma's house, and the boys had a hotel on the beach. During the day we met up and played at the beach and had dinner together. We got back Sunday night, and everything seemed fine.
I am thankful that God was working in the situation. I knew that I deserved my punishment for breaking the rules. Do I wish they had shown some grace and tried to restore us? Yes, but that wasn't God's plan.
He wanted to teach us a lesson in humility and obedience. It has been a hard story to tell over the years, but it gets easier each time. Plus, we are able to see the humor in all of it now. Am I proud to say I got kicked out of college? Yes and No! No, because I broke the rules and had to pay the consequences and that is very humbling. Yes, because funny as it is...it is kind of an honor to be kicked out of that particular school. (I do mean honor very lightly)
Recipe
Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes with a cheesecake pudding center and a raspberry buttercream on top makes these treats disappear whenever we take them to parties.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
For the Filling
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
- ½ cup milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups Cool Whip, thawed (from an 8 ounce container)
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup shortening
- 4 tablespoons raspberries, smashed (keep juice with it)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 24 raspberry M&M’s
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place 24 liners in a cupcake pan.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the back of the box. Fill liners ¾ full and bake for 18 minutes or until the tops spring back. Let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix until creamy and thick.
- Beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add the pudding and beat again. Fold in the whipped topping.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and shortening. Add the smashed raspberries and salt and beat again.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar until all is incorporated. Beat the frosting until fluffy.
- Using a melon scoop or cupcake corer, cut the center out of the cupcakes. Fill with cheesecake filling and top with raspberry buttercream.
- Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir until creamy.
- Spoon into a plastic baggie with one tip cut off. Drizzle over the tops of the cupcakes. Keep refrigerated. Top with raspberry M&M's right before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 226Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 111mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Nancy
I remember that call from the Dean of Women! And look what a great story it makes now!
cheryl
i have never heard of cream cheese pudding mix....where would i find this...
Jocelyn Brubaker
It is not a cream cheese pudding mix. Jell-O makes an instant cheesecake pudding mix. I usually buy it at Walmart. If you cannot find it, you can substitute an instant vanilla pudding mix.
Donna Easton
These cupcakes are delish. Thanks for sharing.
Michelles Tasty Creations
Happy Anniversary! Love the story. These cupcakes look divine! I love chocolate and raspberry together. Thanks for sharing.
Jenny @ The NY Melrose Family
It's amazing how when something is meant to be, it will be. I love your story and I can't wait to try these cupcakes. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.
Michelle
Well I read every word & WOW what a story! I met my husband in a bar -- no fun back story there! Happy anniversary to you!!!
Erin
Happy anniversary! And your cupcakes look AMAZING!!!!
Miss Charming
What a great story! You and your sweetie look so cute together. And those cupcakes--yumminess!
Diane {Created by Diane}
oh these look delicious! What pretty colors too.
Happy Anniversary 🙂 my daughter turned 14 today (the 24th) sure was a great week in 1998.
Jo-Ann
Looks so delicious. Hope I can make them. We love cheesecake, chocolate and raspberries. Thank you for sharing your story of you and your husband. God is gracious and he makes beauty out of ashes. Blessings, Jo-Ann
Mary ~
YUM!!! 3 of my favorite things...Chocolate, raspberries and cheesecake!!! I saw your share at The frugal girls - Chic & Crafty Thursday. I just pinned your recipe. Thanks for the great share! Cheers!
baking.serendipity
Happy Anniversary! I once dated a boy who went to school at Notre Dame...and I thought their rule that you couldn't be in the dorm of the opposite sex after curfew was strict!
Joan@chocolateandmore
Jocelyn, love these cupcakes, I've already pinned them so They will get made in my house one of these days, hopefully soon!
Happy Anniversary! Love all the pictures. I'm familiar with the college you speak of, very, very strict indeed. Thanks for sharing your story, a true testament to faith and true love, letting go and let God!
Big hugs to you and hubby!!!!
Recipes We Love
how sweet.. and the cupcake looks yummy to
Debi
I love the story, the happy ending..umm beginning, and the cupcakes! Thank you for sharing on Thursday's Treasures #35 Hope to see you again next week. <3 and hugs! http://www.recipesformyboys.com/2012/05/thursdays-treasures-week-35.html
Something Swanky
Holy Moly! That's quite the school!! And I thought I went to a strict Christian college!!! Your takes the cake! 😉
Happy anniversary!
The cupcakes look great!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
What a sweet story--you rebel, you! Have a wonderful anniversary!!
grace
I didn't know that part about calling directory assistance and changing the number. No wonder we got in so much trouble, lol!
It is funny how things that are so hard at the time end up making us better people.
Happy Anniversary!
Terry
Happy Anniversary!
souldesign
I hated that no good byes policy! Happy Anniversary to you! Hope you had a wonderfully fun day!