Stupid mornings...I dislike you with a passion that is generally reserved for my self loathing after gorging upon Double Fudge Irish Cream Cookies while watching an entire season of 90210 in just four days. My husband can attest to this as he is quite often the victim of "Morning Bitch" (My alter pre-coffee personality) Morning Bitch is responsible for all manners of terrible nastiness...the random kicking of walls, growling into cereal boxes and quoting angry lines from "The Vagina Monologues". It does however, seem to ease off a bit once the caffeine kicks me in the ass and I'm driving to work. Thank Vodka though, because no one wants to put up with The Awkward/Grumpy baker...Not a marvellous combo. My therapeutic morning drive generally consists of me, my coffee and Playboy Radio on Sirius xm. Nothing will perk you up quite like the scandalous tales of a Playboy Bunny. Ahhh...skanky girls and their weekend party tales, how I love you. This leads me into this weeks Random Act of Awkwardness.
On Wednesday morning I was grumping my way to work when I realised that I had forgotten to pick up cream for my personal coffee stash. (no one likes the communal cream jug...ew...We all know a certain "someone" who takes secret chugs while pretending to be on "Weight Watchers") Anyhoo, I stopped at a sketchy gas station and left the car running. The windows were down a tad, due to a caffeine high heat flash. I thought nothing of it as I bolted into the store and made my purchase. When I came out, I was slightly put off to see a couple of mullety truckers having a jolly giggle outside of my car. Mortification hit as I realised that they were listening to "The Morning After Show" featuring an incredibly explicit , naughty encounter of a playboy bunny's weekend. Let's just say that there may or may not have been some mention of mastering the "fivesome" and some "Do it yourself" hints and tips. (What?? A girl has to stay current in this day and age!!) I attemped to wait until they grew tired of the radio escapades (yeah right) but since I was already late for work, I had to take the "walk of shame" and get into the car. Awkwrdness ensued all around as I approached the car and after a few strained "mornins" we went our own awkward ways. It's no surprise that i had to rush home after work and bake up my next incredible treat....wait for it...
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It's that time of year again...time to loosen your belt a few notches, pull your hair back and hide the scales. Cadbury Creme Eggs....I like em big, small, in a chocolate bar, chocolate covered Joe Louis inspired cake, McFlurry... I especially like them inside of a mini cupcake...topped with Baileys Butter cream icing... Drool much? Stick with me viewers, I won't steer you wrong. I may make you fat, but while going downhill, you will have a mouth filled with amazingness. (Yep, perfect "That's what she said" moment!!)
Before we begin, let's take a little trip down memory lane...to a simple time, before global warming and celebrity crotch shots. The old school Cadbury Creme Egg commercials. I'm revolted and slightly irritated by the new commercials that have the slogan "Release the Goo." Seriously??? I'm pretty sure I once had a skeevy old man with one eye and a curly mullet at a bar make that same suggestion....unfortunately it wasn't Easter, and there were no creme eggs in sight. Just saying. It's creepy and no one needs you to be releasing any goo all over their delightful Easter treats.
So sit back and enjoy the nostalgia of the "bock bocking" bunny.
"Mini Creme Egg Cupcakes with Baileys Butter cream Icing"
What you will need:
For the cake:
- One box of your favourite cake mix. I always use Ducan Hines because I love me a nice moist cake. You will be following the directions on the box, so ingredients will vary. They usually require milk, eggs and vegetable oil.
- 12 mini creme eggs.
- 1 Cup of Butter
- 3 Cups of Icing Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons of Delicious home made Vanilla
- 4 tablespoons of home made Baileys (or store bought of course!!!)
Note: Put your 12 mini Cadbury creme eggs in the freezer about an hour before you begin, to prevent a gooey mess in the oven.
Prepare the cake mix according to the box (hee hee...box) and line your adorable mini cupcake tins with some fabulous liners. I'm LOVING the gorgeous liners from "Bake It Pretty" ! Fill the cups, leaving a small space for the eggs to be plunked into. Once you fill the cups, plop a small egg into the middle of each cupcake and stick them in the oven. Follow the baking instructions on the box and give yourself a jolly pat on the back for being a regular kitchen goddess.
While you are waiting, mix up the icing!!! Mix all of the ingredients together and give it a little taste. If you find it to be a bit runny, add more icing sugar. Too dry? Add more baileys! This buttercream icing recipe tastes amazing and is so simple!!!
Wait until the cupcakes cool off then go crazy with your icing!!! I'm going on a bit of a "Cadbury Creme Egg" recipe bender here soon, so bear with me for all things creme egg and alcohol based. Feel free to leave your ideas and suggestions!!!!! In other words, please help fuel my addiction!!!
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| Photo from Too Sweet Bakery |
Quote of the day from "Happy Endings"
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