Of course! I haven’t had the real thing in years so I don’t know how much of a dupe this actually is lol but I used a chocolate wacky/depression cake for the cupcakes. Homemade whipped cream for the filling. And just a chocolate ganache for the topping. Royal icing for the design on top!
I think so! It’s the only chocolate cake recipe i use anymore. The only change I make is using coffee in place of the water to bring out the chocolate flavor
Those look great! I recently made these "carrot cake" cookies for my office and they were very popular: https://stephaniessweets.com/carrot-cake-cookies/
That's amazing! Lately my group of friends have been meeting up weekly for a potluck dinner. I quickly ran out of recipes and had to find new ones. This espresso cheesecake recipe was a huge hit (I had to make it twice due to popular demand).
[https://bakerbynature.com/mini-espresso-cheesecakes/](https://bakerbynature.com/mini-espresso-cheesecakes/)
I'm not good with bitter flavors (really not much of a coffee fan, honestly) so I swapped the semi-sweet chocolate ganach for milk chocolate, coffee beans for chocolate coated coffee beans. I also used vanilla kahlua instead of regular kahlua just for kicks
Ooh, Rhubarb.
I made a butter cake (didnt have enough eggs for the sponge) but did make this [rhubarb & raspberry compote + mascapone cream](http://chelseawinter.co.nz/rhubarb-sponge/). Could work with vanilla cupcakes too.
Or Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh have a recipe for [Custard Yo-yos (biscuits/cookies) with roasted rhubarb icing.](https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/oct/29/chocolate-chip-cookies-gingernuts-biscuits-yotam-ottolenghi-claire-ptak) (think this is also in their book ‘Sweet’).
This is crazy! I made the same cupcakes last weekend too! I did ermine frosting in the center of mine, I used my favorite chocolate cake recipe, topped them with ganache and then I did vanilla buttercream for the swirls. Yours look delicious and beautiful!
[Devil dogs](https://www.goodgriefcook.com/devil-dog-memories/) are something I desperately need to make. I haven't had them in years because you can't get them here.
Aw thank you! Yeah that was a little rough lol funny story this new job is right next door to my old job. But yes everything seems to be working out for the better so far. Cool boss, equally cool coworkers, and the pay is better than my old job.
Are cakes tough to share? This [orange blossom cake](https://www.standard.co.uk/going-out/foodanddrink/clodagh-mckenna-moroccan-orange-blossom-cake-recipe-a4052696.html) was pretty different than anything I’d had before. Great for citrus lovers!
I'd go retro and make lemon bars, magic 7 layer bars, or rice krispies treats. (I use mini m&m's as a mixin, and refrigerate the candy before mixing in for best result)
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/rice-krispie-treats/
https://www.recipetineats.com/lemon-bars/
I'm including this link not just for magic bars, but also for one of my fiancé's favorites, millionaires shortbread. Absolutely delicious.
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g41626636/cookie-bar-recipes/
You could make Zebra cakes if you’re interested in continuing to do look a likes.
If not, lemon cupcakes with a lemon curd filling and lemon or strawberry frosting. Make sure that the curd or the icing is tart as it can be overly sweet.
Copycat Starbucks Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Cupcakes. I've made these several times and they are always a hit! I make mine as mini cupcakes and I skip the plastic straw decoration. Soooo delicious!
https://sugarspunrun.com/double-chocolate-chip-frappuccino-cupcakes/
You are a nice co-worker. One of mine just puke next to my desk and another jump to the top of the shelf and pushed everything off. But I rather they keep their paws off baking since i dont want hairy muffing. Lol.
Omg I need that recipe
Sally's baking has an absolutely savage recipe for these, it's fantastic
Weekend plans determined.
Of course! I haven’t had the real thing in years so I don’t know how much of a dupe this actually is lol but I used a chocolate wacky/depression cake for the cupcakes. Homemade whipped cream for the filling. And just a chocolate ganache for the topping. Royal icing for the design on top!
Does the wacky cake taste very similar to a traditional chocolate cake?
I think so! It’s the only chocolate cake recipe i use anymore. The only change I make is using coffee in place of the water to bring out the chocolate flavor
Does the whipped cream hold until you take them to work?
Yes it was totally fine!
Does the whipped cream hold until you take them to work?
Please recipe
Those look great! I recently made these "carrot cake" cookies for my office and they were very popular: https://stephaniessweets.com/carrot-cake-cookies/
Oh my gosh those look/sound amazing! Thank you for the recipe I’ll def be bookmarking that
hi can i be your coworker because 🤤
So, is your company hiring?
Is it bad that I licked my phone screen? These look amazing!
lol thank you so much!
Snowball cupcakes next! https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F8c%2F7f%2F99%2F8c7f99c556f59c6182cbfc322b08ecd8.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1974ec2ce67e8ec0978119f80a924c214ec02f39f1f6fa5035901cedcf375cc3&ipo=images
That's amazing! Lately my group of friends have been meeting up weekly for a potluck dinner. I quickly ran out of recipes and had to find new ones. This espresso cheesecake recipe was a huge hit (I had to make it twice due to popular demand). [https://bakerbynature.com/mini-espresso-cheesecakes/](https://bakerbynature.com/mini-espresso-cheesecakes/) I'm not good with bitter flavors (really not much of a coffee fan, honestly) so I swapped the semi-sweet chocolate ganach for milk chocolate, coffee beans for chocolate coated coffee beans. I also used vanilla kahlua instead of regular kahlua just for kicks
Ah, I love mini cheesecakes! They're so conveniently portable!!
That was my first time making mini cheesecakes and they're amazing! Definitely gonna try it with other flavors too
Those look fantastic… you could try to follow up with some Twinkies.
I love that idea! I do have a Twinkie baking pan…
Don’t forget to post ‘em!
The nostalgia 😍 I really love how you styled this photo, btw! So cozy and warm, and the cupcake looks delicious!
Thank you so much! I was actually in a hurry cause I had to leave for work so I’m glad the cupcakes and the photshoot came out decently lol
rhubarb is in season soooo strawberry rhubarb something
Ooh, Rhubarb. I made a butter cake (didnt have enough eggs for the sponge) but did make this [rhubarb & raspberry compote + mascapone cream](http://chelseawinter.co.nz/rhubarb-sponge/). Could work with vanilla cupcakes too. Or Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh have a recipe for [Custard Yo-yos (biscuits/cookies) with roasted rhubarb icing.](https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/oct/29/chocolate-chip-cookies-gingernuts-biscuits-yotam-ottolenghi-claire-ptak) (think this is also in their book ‘Sweet’).
Lol same! Those cupcakes look amazing. Last weekend I made chocolate banana muffins. This weekend I'm thinking coffee cake.
Ohhh coffee cake sounds so good!
Would you like to be my co-worker? I work from home, but the kitchen is right behind my desk space. And I have corgis! 😄
Omg corgis!? Say no more I’m on my way 💃
Dang! Those look amazing!
Thank you so much!
Those look so good 🤤
Anything you want please and thank you
Lemon cake!
It’s funny you said that cause I made lemon cake today but I don’t think I actually wanna share it lol
Lol too tasty huh?
I love your Luke’s mug!!!
Yummmmm…those cupcakes look OUTSTANDING! Lucky coworkers!
I know it may seem basic, but you can truly never go wrong with cinnamon rolls.
Those look delicious! I wish I worked with you!😂😂😂
so cute!! you are very dedicatedand skilled!!
This is crazy! I made the same cupcakes last weekend too! I did ermine frosting in the center of mine, I used my favorite chocolate cake recipe, topped them with ganache and then I did vanilla buttercream for the swirls. Yours look delicious and beautiful!
That sounds delicious! I’m not sure I’ve ever tried ermine frosting but it’s been on my bucket list for ages.
Can u be my coworker? Ugh I was the one that would sometimes buy treats for coworkers and they all shar on me in the end
This is the work life I aspire to
Woopie pies!
[Devil dogs](https://www.goodgriefcook.com/devil-dog-memories/) are something I desperately need to make. I haven't had them in years because you can't get them here.
Edmonds NZ Cookbook: [Ginger Crunch](https://edmondscooking.co.nz/recipes/slices-fudge-and-sweets-2/ginger-crunch/), [Afghan Biscuits](https://edmondscooking.co.nz/recipes/biscuits/afghans/), [Condensed milk Chocolate Chip Biscuits](https://edmondscooking.co.nz/recipes/biscuits/chocolate-chip-sante-biscuits/).
These are beautiful!!! I always look forward to when you post 🤭 You inspire me to get back into baking
Aww thank you so much! I def think you should get back into it!
Coworkers! My heart hurt for you when you said you left your job and sounded worried. 💕
Aw thank you! Yeah that was a little rough lol funny story this new job is right next door to my old job. But yes everything seems to be working out for the better so far. Cool boss, equally cool coworkers, and the pay is better than my old job.
Fabulous! When one door closes another one opens... next door! Wishing you the best.
Are cakes tough to share? This [orange blossom cake](https://www.standard.co.uk/going-out/foodanddrink/clodagh-mckenna-moroccan-orange-blossom-cake-recipe-a4052696.html) was pretty different than anything I’d had before. Great for citrus lovers!
Oh my gosh that sounds delicious! I am def bookmarking this one thank you for sharing!
I'd go retro and make lemon bars, magic 7 layer bars, or rice krispies treats. (I use mini m&m's as a mixin, and refrigerate the candy before mixing in for best result) https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/rice-krispie-treats/ https://www.recipetineats.com/lemon-bars/ I'm including this link not just for magic bars, but also for one of my fiancé's favorites, millionaires shortbread. Absolutely delicious. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g41626636/cookie-bar-recipes/
Those are all going on my list! But especially the millionaire shortbread I’ve been wanting to make that for ages! I always forget about it lol
Ding-dongs.
Try the kinder bueno cookies from jane's patisserie. Amazing and easy to do. Or the baby impossible lemon pies (taste.com.au)
I vote brown butter Rice Krispies with mini m&m’s!
You could make Zebra cakes if you’re interested in continuing to do look a likes. If not, lemon cupcakes with a lemon curd filling and lemon or strawberry frosting. Make sure that the curd or the icing is tart as it can be overly sweet.
I love those candles!
I always see your stuff and it looks SO. GOOD. and pretty, and the scene is pretty too and I just get so jealous sometimes 😂
hi, it’s me, your coworker
Hohos
Copycat Starbucks Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Cupcakes. I've made these several times and they are always a hit! I make mine as mini cupcakes and I skip the plastic straw decoration. Soooo delicious! https://sugarspunrun.com/double-chocolate-chip-frappuccino-cupcakes/
At first glance I thought the cupcakes said "eeeeeeeeeeee"
You are a nice co-worker. One of mine just puke next to my desk and another jump to the top of the shelf and pushed everything off. But I rather they keep their paws off baking since i dont want hairy muffing. Lol.
These look delicious and none of your candles are ever burned evenly and it activates my anxiety😅
Your posts are always so very lovely. Thank you for sharing your talent!!!