Repost of Moss's Smartie Cupcakes

Moss's Smartie Cupcakes

Okay... I know you've heard the song "Super Freak". Now take that music and change the lyrics to "Super Nerd.... super nerd..... I'm super nerdy." That's what this post is all about, my nerdiness.

I've admitted to watching every Star Trek movie or TV show ever made. Even dressing up and going to a convention. Yes, I love all things science fiction.

But my nerdiness has gone to new unexplored heights when I was recently introduced, by my daughter, to the "IT Crowd". What, you've never heard of the IT Crowd ? Well then, hop aboard the geek train because you are in for a funny ride. It's a British show that can be streamed from Netflix.

This show is not the normal Bristish humor. Heck no, this show is actually damn funny enough that you could possibly wet your pants from laughing. And I'm totally addicted. That is why I made these cupcakes for Moss, my favorite character.

I know that Moss loves to eat Smarties aka M&M's for breakfast. So I figured he would go gaga over these cupcakes.

These cupcakes were so easy and the results were full of mad crazy wonderfulness. Who wouldn't want to bite into one of these? Okay... wanna know how to make these cupcakes?? Sure you do.

INGREDIENTS for Cupcake Batter:
1 box (18.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1 cup buttermilk
vegetable oil called for on box
4 large eggs

Ingredients for Chocolaate Buttercream Frosting:
8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, broken into small pieces
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 pound butter or margarine, softened
5 pasteurized egg whites
1 cup sugar

Directions for Cupcake Batter:
1. Preheat oven to 350 and line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

2. Put cake mix, buttermilk, oil and 4 eggs in a bowl and blend with an electric mixer on low speed, about 30 seconds. Increase mixer speed to high and beat for 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed.

3. Fill paper liners 2/3 full with batter and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Remove cupcakes from pans and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Directions for Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
1. Microwave chocolates in small microwavable bowl uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until chocolate can be stirred smooth; set aside.

2. Beat butter in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.

3. Heat 1 inch water to boiling in bottom of double boiler (or saucepan) over medium heat. Place egg whites and sugar in top of double boiler (or metal bowl that fits over saucepan). Beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed about 4 minutes or until soft peaks form. Fold chocolate into butter. Fold in egg white mixture

4. Frost cupcakes or pipe frosting on with a large piping tip.

Y'all have a great day,

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