This dessert turned out so well I just had to share. Even better is that it’s a semi-homemade recipe, meaning it takes no time at all yet will be the envy of the picnic. To start, while I love a good cupcake I’ve been on cupcake overload lately and needed a change. That’s when I opted for “Brownie cupcakes”. I swear by the boxed Ghiraredelli brownie mix and that’s what I used here. I also found cute foil lined Reynolds baking cups at the grocery store and, just to be safe, sprayed them very lightly with cooking spray. It worked great and the brownies didn’t stick at all.
Once cooled in their damask little cups, I made frosting from scratch. For those of you following along, this is the homemade portion of the post. Frosting is literally so easy to make and is so deliciously worth it!
White Frosting Recipe
1. Blend until creamy 1 1/2 cups unsalted softened butter
2. Slowly mix in 3 1/2 cups of confectioners sugar
3. That’s it, there’s no step 3!
Actually, for this dessert I added a little lemon zest to give it a slight tartness which I always love with chocolate. Once frosted, I gave it a slight sprinkle dusting and lemon wedge for cuteness.
These were definitely VERY rich and tasted even better on Day 2! And because everyone loves fun pictures of desserts, I went a little photo crazy. Enjoy!
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a perfect treat for today!!
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Cute! And yes, lemon is a lovely complement for baked goods
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yum!
Lilac and Grey
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Why are you sharing this?!?! I am trying to cut back on my sugar intake!Looks beautiful and delicious!
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YUM, looks amazing!
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Those look so delicious!!
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They look delish and pretty! Thanks for sharing I’m going to try to make them.
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Looks spectacular!
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I’m clipping this to my recipes notebook on Evernote! Your baking cups are so cute!
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UM- YUM!!!!!
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Those look amazing!
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Oh wow! This looks delicious and a 2 step frosting recipe? Fabulous! I always thought frosting was hard to make…well now I know
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Wow. Your frosting looks pillowy soft.
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they look adorable and tasty! now I’m in the mood to do a bit of baking … maybe when all my kitchen is unpacked!
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That’s how I make MY frosting! Though I add a few tablespoons of milk and a dash of vanilla. And when I’m being fancy, I substitute almond flavor for vanilla (heaven).
And now I want a brownie cupcake…
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
August 17th, 2012 at 8:33 am
@Kate Coveny Hood, Oh I like the idea of adding a bit of vanilla, now I can fancy it up for next time!
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Oh my goodness these look sooo good
xo
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how many cupcakes did one box make? what temperature and how long?
thanks
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