The 2009 CUP AND FOOT MOVIE AWARDS

Since the Sooners had a week off this last weekend, I too have decided to step out of the cupcake factory for the week. This week all awards are going to be movie based (since movies and cupcakes go hand in hand), I will give out the award and since I have been unsuccessful in contacting the recipients of the awards, I wrote out their acceptance speeches on their behalf (you’re welcome). It’s award time…”Bring it on!”

Matthew McConaughey would love to present this one, it’s the “How to Lose a Game in 10 Days” award. Accepting this award on behalf of the Miami Hurricanes is Canes’ quarterback Jacory Harris. “Hello, first off I would like to thank the academy for letting us have 10 days to prepare for a team and still be able to lose. I just wish things were a bit easier for us, ya know? Maybe if we could just run around on the beach without shirts filming movies (pause for laughter)…Anyway, we will be prepared to play the Sooners, we get a full 7 days this time, so we won’t be surprised (Look perplexed when there is more laughter).”

Now, for the “Varsity Blues—I don’t want your life” award. Accepting this award on behalf of Tim Tebow is Jesus. “The mightiest of the mighty hath suffered a horrendous fate. Whilst the angel I hath sent to protect the chosen one slippeth out to find a room of rest, the wrath of an unblocked linebacker and the knee of the unsuspecting shall thwart the progress of the head of the holy toward the earth. So I say unto thee fair Tebow, let not yourself be disheartened, find comfort in me and another trash bag in the hands of a trainer whilst young males in the Philippines long for your return so more circumcisions can be performed”… Thank you, thank you Jesus. Wow, what just happened?!? Not sure where that was going, but we’ll be right back after the break (pause with awkward smile at the camera).

Welcome back! Alright, here to present the next award is Jim Carrey. “Thank you, thank you. I reheheally am honored to be here. The winner of the “Dumb and Dumber…Harry your hands are freezing!” award is….the Penn State Nittany Lions! Accepting on their behalf is the head coach of Penn State, Joe Paterno, alrighty then!” Joe: “Well, I am trying to learn what Twittering is. I thought that was what happened when you see a girl in high school. Anyway, the white out didn’t work for us. We’ll see if we can’t find a way to pay everything back to our fans. Right now we have a suitcase full of IOU’s, those are as good as cash (look lost, push up glasses, walk off stage).

Finally, accepting the “John Wayne rough tough and not going to take sh*t from anybody” award is head coach of the University of Oklahoma football team. “Well, certainly, I don’t appreciate questions about Sam not going pro. I gave him all the information I could in regards to the draft and he wanted to stay. I’m not here to defend his choice. I find this entirely disrespectful, thanks for the award.”

That is all we have time for today, please look for the “standard” cupcake awards to return next week!

~Steven

Double-Dark-Double-Dip Peanut Butter Cuppies

Hi all you cupcake eating/football watching friends out there,

Thanks to this weekend being a bye week for our Sooners, I caught up on some much needed sleep. And bought some nifty cupcake gadgets! Like a new piping bag and new muffin pans! I know, exciting, right!?

Anyways, on to the good stuff. Last week’s treat for the office… The Double-Dark-Double-Dip Peanut Butter filled Cupcakes! Yum. They took some time in the kitchen, but worth it. Make sure you bring milk next time, ‘cause these were over the top chocolate. Some might say “too much, too much” (including me), but I got more positive feedback on these little cuppers than any before!

Let’s take a look at some testimonials..

“It was pretty fantastic.” – Adam

“omg! Freaking awesome job on the cupcakes!!!” – Steven

“This is the best cupcake I’ve ever had. In my life.” – Chaun

“Double-Dark Peanut butter filled cupcakes = Awesomeness in a paper wrapper!” – Crystal

And my fav… “those cupcakes are the dope bomb diggity! THX!” – Tribble

Excellent! Thanks guys!

DOUBLE DARK DOUBLE DIP PEANUT BUTTER FILLED CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES!

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350° and position 2 racks in the lower and middle third of the oven. Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil liners.

2. Put the cocoa powder in a medium heatproof bowl. Add the boiling water and whisk until a smooth paste forms. Whisk in the buttermilk until combined. In a medium bowl, sift the flour with the baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 1 1/2 sticks of the butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla, then beat in the dry ingredients in 2 batches, alternating with the cocoa mixture. Carefully spoon the cupcake batter into the lined muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the cupcakes are springy. Let the cupcakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

3. In a medium bowl, beat the peanut butter with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter until creamy. Sift the confectioners' sugar into the bowl and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spoon all but 3 tablespoons of the peanut butter filling into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch star tip. Holding a cupcake in your hand, plunge the tip into the top of the cake, pushing it about 3/4 inch deep. Gently squeeze the pastry bag to fill the cupcake, withdrawing it slowly as you squeeze; you will feel the cupcake expand slightly as you fill it. Scrape any filling from the top of the cupcake and repeat until all of the cupcakes are filled.

4. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Off the heat, add the semisweet chocolate to the cream and let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk the melted chocolate into the cream until smooth. Let the chocolate icing stand until slightly cooled and thickened, about 15 minutes. Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the icing, letting the excess drip back into the pan. Transfer the cupcakes to racks and let stand for 5 minutes. Dip the tops of the cupcakes again and transfer them to racks. Spoon the remaining 3 tablespoons of peanut butter filling into the pastry bag and pipe tiny rosettes on the tops of the cupcakes.

Picture Time!!

Lookin good!

peaceloveandcupcakes.

katie

Coming soon: German Chocolate Cupcakes!! nomnomnom...