The Barefoot Contessa Rocks...
My friend, co-worker, and fellow gestatation buddy turned 27 this week, and I thought I'd make her a yummy treat to get through the long work day. I've had a box of cupcake mix from the Barefoot Contessa that my cousin gave me a little while ago. I've been wanting to try it out, but the box only makes 12 cupcakes, so I was waiting for a time when I only needed a half dozen. This was the perfect chance!
As I've mentioned previously, I'm not usually a fan of the boxed mixes, but this one was great. It called for real butter instead of oil that most boxes require. I also liked that it came with a mix for the buttercream frosting. Everything came out moist and fresh, which tasted delicious, but made it a little difficult to decorate. The cake was so light that when I went to decorate, some of the cake was coming apart. So, I had to stick with a simple design.
Can you see how creamy the frosting was? Soooo yummy. These were a mess to eat, but worth it! They were perfect to snack on after lunch!
Happy Birthday, Jess! I hope it was a great day! Next year, you'll get to celebrate with your adorable little girl!
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