Oh, you guys. This past week has just been complete insanity. So unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how badly you like to peer into the insanity of others, which, to be totally honest, sometimes I find quite delicious), this won't be your typical POC post. Rather, just a pop-in and a bit of an update so you don't think I've really gone off the deep end or something. Also, a word about birthday cupcakes.
First and foremost, we MUST talk about the fact that my sweet Little C officially turned the big 0-2 over the weekend. My baby girl. TWO, people! So. Not. Okay. Seemingly overnight, she speaks in short sentences and has kneecaps. It's been a bit emotional for me. But Little C is thrilled about the whole thing. And depending on the moment at which you ask her how old she is, she might say, "Ummm...I'm-a TWO." Or perhaps, "Eleventeen!", further evidence that with a little kid, you never know what you're gonna get.
And despite the spotty recipe posts that may be occurring around here for the next couple weeks, I should let you know that the baking has still been in overdrive in the POC kitchen as of late, another source of that aforementioned insanity. Most of this hot butter-on-sugar action is because of a seed of an idea that's been slowly cracking open and sprouting, and I hope to share more details with you about all of that in the coming months.
But some of that baking was for Little C's big day. We threw a little party here at the house with my go-to crowd pleaser of the world's easiest and most succulent pulled pork, lots of cold drinks, and a birthday classic--yellow cupcakes with (mostly) milk chocolate frosting. If you're looking for the perfect combination for parties of all sorts, you can't go wrong with this one. And they're even better when made all adorable with one of these sweet cupcake kits by Meri Meri. Love.
So tell me, what recipes of the classic yellow cake/chocolate icing pairing do you swear by? Here's my picks:
Yellow Layer Cake or Shirley Corriher's Magnificent Moist Golden Cake
Shirley Corriher's Luscious, Creamy Chocolate Icing
Hope everyone is doing great! I'll be back on track with a new recipe for ya soon.
Happy birthday to 'Little C'! I don't have a go-to yellow cake recipe; I've actually taken the "Giada approach" the last couple of times I've baked yellow cake- (spruced up DH's Moist Deluxe)... so I'll be looking forward to others' comments.
ReplyDeleteAs a side note, I clicked on the pulled pork link, but it said "Error."
Torrie--You know, I don't know what it is about Splendid Table links, but they are hit or miss for me too. Try that one again, and if it still doesn't work, just Google "Ultimate Cheaters' Pulled Pork" and you'll find it. It's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm still in the process of trying out different yellow cake recipes to find one that I really like. I'll have to try out the two recipes that you have linked!
ReplyDeleteAs far as chocolate frosting goes, the milk chocolate frosting recipe posted on Joy the Baker's blog is still my favorite! It's got a nice milk chocolate flavor and just a hint of salt. Yum!
Also, happy birthday Little C!
Thanks! Got it, and happy to know that it comes from the Splendid Table, a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteI don't actually have a go-to yellow cake or chocolate frosting recipe (how can that be??), but just wanted to wish Little C a super happy birthday! And I totally feel you. Who lets these little babies grow up?? CRAZY! I hope she (and you and the whole family) had a great day.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Little C!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Little C! Your cupcakes look great. I live for chocolate sour cream frosting...just thinking about it is making me regret having peaches and cereal for breakfast ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday lil C! I'd like some yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting for my birthday!! I'm going to have to give this recipe a go because I've been looking for a good yellow cake.
ReplyDeletei love birthdays because there's always cake. these look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI must have been raised by yellow cake haters, because we never had it! And I never really thought about it before. But now I'm going to have to test some out, who knows what I missed in childhood! Happy birthday to the little big girl!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday two you, happy birthday two you, happy birthday dear Little C, happy birthday two you!!
ReplyDeleteAs for a yellow cake - I have never made one, but I always have the ultimate birthday cake post of yours in the back of my mind for when the occasion occurs.
Great looking cupcakes. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Beautiful pictures.
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Happy Birthday to Little C!! I'm still looking for my go-to recipes!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Little C! These cupcakes look delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteI just made Shirley Corriher's yellow cake last week. Awesome texture and flavor! Family favorite icing is peanut butter. Buttercream icing with some of the butter substituted by peanut butter. Yummy.
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