My kids love these chocolate cupcakes. We’ve gone through our fair share of cupcake recipes and I think we have narrowed down this as our favorite chocolate cupcake recipe. A great thing about these chocolate cupcakes is the fact that you can make the unfrosted cupcakes ahead of time and freeze them for a month if you are short on time.

These are the perfect cookies for Fall because of the seasonal pumpkin flavor.  They turn out a beautiful rich golden color and are filled with nutritious pumpkin puree and sweet white chocolate chips.  Perfect for a Halloween party or an alternative to pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease cookie sheets.  In a large mixing bowl, beat together:
1 14oz can pumpkin puree
1 cup softened butter
2 cups sugar
Once mixed, add:
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Beat until fluffy and mixed.  Once combined, add:
3 and 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons baking …

This is my daughter’s favorite chocolate cake.  She loves to help me make it.  It is so moist and delicious.  Try frosting it with the Truffle Frosting for the most amazing dessert.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour to 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.  In a large mizing bowl, add:
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup very hot water
1 cup butter
Mix until butter is broken down and large lumps have melted away.  Then add:
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups sugar
Beat until mixture is smooth.  Add:
3 cups …

This is a very easy frosting and so yummy!  Try it on the Whopper Cake or Chocolate Cupcakes.
In a medium sauce pan, over medium high heat, add:
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 corn syrup
Bring mixture to a simmer and turn off heat.  Add:
12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
Allow to stand for a few minutes and then whip until mixture is smooth.  Cover and chill for about 1 1/2 hours or until desired consistency.  Beat with an electic mixture to fluff before frosting.  Frosts two 8 or 9 inch cake pans or …

I know sloppy joes remind people of middle school lunches, but I think they deserve a revised second look. This sloppy joe recipe is amazing and full of different vegetables and rich flavors, so kids and adults will enjoy it alike. I like to serve the sloppy joes on broiled or grilled thickly sliced sourdough, instead of the traditional hamburger bun.