Well, Cupcake Camp Dallas is over. I had an amazing time and met so many fun people. It was definitely a success (with over 4,000 cupcakes donated!) and the money raised benefits a wonderful organization. The LEAP Foundation is comprised of volunteer plastic surgeons, urologists, eye surgeons, anesthesiologists, orthodontists, nurses and support staff. Dedicating time, expertise and often their own resources, these volunteers endeavor to bring free surgical care to children and adults born with deformities.
I based these off the Yippee Ki-Yay Cherry Cupcakes that I entered into ‘Iron Cupcake: Earth’ two years ago. But with this batch? I couldn’t get the Dr Pepper in the shot glasses fast enough… they were literally gone within 20 minutes of setting them out. And even though I didn’t win a trophy, there were so many great things said about my Dr Pepper Shot cupcakes! There were the people who had waited for mine to make their appearance and then the readers who stalked the blog before the event began (Hidy, y’all!).
Good friends E & D even drove down to hang out and taste cupcakes with me!
Truth be told, I’m a little glad it’s over. All week, I was stressed about the type of cake I’d use, how many to make, what the frosting should look like, how I’d transport them, if they’d make the hour-long trip okay, etc. I seriously slept no more than two hours on Friday night and I bruised my right hand with all the stirring, folding and cutting that I did… my little fingers are still swollen. In the end, though, it was worth it and I’ll definitely be back next year. I had a lot of fun and can’t wait for 2012! Big ‘ol thanks to Momma G for all the support and help she gave me – you’re my rock, G!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 c Dr Pepper + extra for shots
- Small plastic shot glasses
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 c Confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 c dark cocoa powder
- 1/3 c skim milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk thoroughly. Make 3 holes in the mixture. Pour the vanilla into one hole, the vinegar in another and the oil in the last hole. Pour the Dr Pepper over the top and mix thoroughly.
Fill the cupcake wrappers 3/4 full and bake for 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and let cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and place on same rack to finish cooling completely. Frost with Dark Chocolate frosting, then add a small shot glass to the center. Take an eyedropper and add just enough Dr Pepper to fill the shot glass.
Cream butter and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Slowly add just enough milk (you might not need to add it all) until frosting reaches desired consistency, then beat until creamy.
Source: original recipe by My Baking Heart
http://mybakingheart.com/2011/04/27/cupcake-camp-dallas-and-dr-pepper-shot-cupcakes/
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Hi!
I have a photo of your DP shot cupcake too! It is on this site if you want to see:
Here’s how to view:
go to:
http://www.jimmages.com
go to:
clients
find the gallery:
Cupcake Camp
enter the passcode:
Yum
It’s best to view in slideshow mode.
Look how cute and skinny you are!!!
These cupcakes are genius- I bet people raved about them! Looks like you had a great time!!
What a great idea for cupcakes! Yum!
I had to check out your blog after you visited mine, and I love the design and picture quality! I added your name and blog address to the photo description (of your Dr. Pepper shot cupcake). Thanks so much for sharing.
P.S. That frosting was sssooo good!
Mmm, how fun! what a creative idea and they sound delish too.
You look great Jessica!! Cupcake Camp sounds like a blast and I love your cupcake idea
Wow these are too cute!! Your blog is absolutely gorgeous and you do such a great job on your recipes
Consider me a new frequent visitor!
http://www.cookskinny.blogspot.com/
Those cupcakes look so yummy!
) I really want to hang out in your kitchen one of these days and take lessons.
awww how fun! I didn’t even know about this event. your cupcakes look fabulous
Woah, these cupcakes… are inspiring! What a fab idea and they look so cute, too! They are on my must-try list! Sounds like you were a hit at the Cupcake Camp!
And well you should be. Awesome!
This really was a FUN trip!! Let’s do it again! Yea, Dr Pepper!!!
I linked your site to my page about Cupcake Camp Dallas. So sad I didnt get to try one of yours! http://sweetbellaroos.blogspot.com/2011/04/cupcake-camp-dallas.html
Cute!!!
These cupcakes are so cute! And the flavor sounds like it rocks.