I wasn't quite sure what these little guys were, then realized they were owls turned witches for Halloween. I guess everyone likes to dress up. And they are votive candle holders, I decided they were too cute for a votive, so I made Mocha Cupcakes. And I'm pretty sure they are much happier holding a cupcake rather than a candle. I know I am!
Mocha Cupcakes
If you want to get happy, make these Mocha Cupcakes! No owl needed.
Start with a Devils Food Cake Mix (Because it's Halloween).
Add 2 Tbsp. Espresso Powder to the mix and follow box instructions.
What makes them extra SPECIAL??
The dark chocolate cappuccino flavored Ovation bits which can be ordered through
Add 1 Cup Cappuccino Ovation Bits to the mixture. (BTW, they are delicious!)
Pour into muffin cups.
Bake according to directions.
Remove from oven and let cool.
I made a regular chocolate butter cream frosting (Recipe Below) and added 2 Tbsp. Espresso Powder to the frosting and piped it on the top. Finished it off by adding a chocolate covered espresso bean to the top of each cupcake. Have a bite and get happy!
Mocha Butter Cream Frosting
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Ingredients
- 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
- 3 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 4-5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Melt chocolate in heavy saucepan on very low heat. Set aside to cool.
Combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla in large bowl.
Happy Fall-O-Ween!
Love your posts! You're just so creative! Anne
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne!
DeleteHoot, hoot. Your owls do look very happy holding those cupcakes. What a great pan for pumpkin bread. We always used to give loaves of pumpkin bread for Christmas to teachers and friends.I love how you packages your loaves.
ReplyDeleteI bought this pan last year but didn't have a chance to use it. So I made sure I got it out early!
DeleteLove those witchy owls, Kim! :)
ReplyDeleteCute, huh?
Deleteman what i wouldn't give to have a cupcake that big to carry around my back. and the raw sugar you added to your mini loaf cakes is genius! :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha, a big cupcake to carry on your back...only you! :)
DeleteOh my gosh. I LOVE owls and those are just adorable. Loving everthing you have done so far. So creative. from, twobeautifulgirls
ReplyDeleteThanks so much from me and the owls!
DeleteI love how your brain works! A votive holder for cupcakes? YES PLEASE!! The cupcakes look delish!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun when you repurpose something and it works?? :)
DeleteHow do you do it? Do you ever sleep? Once again I love everything you shared and I think I may give those little owls a try!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS, Annette
As a matter of fact, I don't sleep much! Glad you're giving it a try!
DeleteWhat a great idea for candle holders! I'll never look at them the same way again!
ReplyDeleteI think if I ever used something it was meant for, my family would be surprised! :)
DeleteI already have a sweet tooth.. and then you do such adorable things with desserts. Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks! I loved making sweets look cute and pretty! :)
DeleteOh my goodness EEEK that cake pan is tooo cute, they would have to be some of the sweetest looking pumpkin loaves I have seen. Oh and BTW I love mocha so I'm totally with you, those have been put to way better use holding up your cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteThey are the sweetest, I know because I have eaten several of them! :) Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteI have a mini pumpkin cake pan and I have been looking for a recipe to use with it. Thank you! I will be making these!
ReplyDeleteYou will be happy you did - they are delicious!
DeleteKim those owls are so fun! I saw this pan somewhere but I didn't get it. I don't know why I love mini cakes! I love the simplicity of the recipe, it make the pumpkin shine.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hani - now the next time you see the pan you will get it, or just make them in regular mini loaf pans - I know you'll find a way! :)
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