The Cupcake Queen's Christmas Cupcakes

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Sometimes it really surprises me.

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Made my day :)

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Now on to todays post.

I have said before,

I am The Cupcake Queen !

Well, not really, but in my family I am !

I made two varieties for Christmas this year and thought I would share them with you.

First one , Turtle Cupcakes.

Simple , simple, simple.

Take whatever chocolate cake mix is your favorite.

I use German Chocolate.

Mix as per directions.

Unwrap a Carmel on smoosh it in the center.

Bake as directed.

Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

At this point I would top with chopped pecans for a "real" Turtle taste,

but my kids have a thing against nuts,

so I used toffee bits, they love those.

Yum-O

( You know I LOVE Rachel Ray )

Second Variety

Coconut Cream Cupcakes

1 pkg. White Cake Mix

1 (14 oz. can) cream of coconut

(I actually found this in the liquor department in the grocery store.)

1 (14 0z. can ) sweetened condensed milk

I handful ( approx. 1 cup, I have small hands) flaked coconut

Mix cake according to directions

Add coconut

Bake cupcakes according to directions.

In a bowl, combine Cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk.

While cupcakes are still warm, poke holes in them with a straw.

Pour the cream/milk combo over them.

WARNING - this will be MESSY

Let them cool.

Top with your favorite frosting ( I used Buttercream)

Garnish with more flaked coconut.

Terrible picture !

Geez...

They really are quite beautiful!

A little better , not much .

I got a new laptop for Christmas,

My husband is the BEST !

Maybe I need to ask Santa for a new camera too.

And maybe some lessons.....

These really are delish,

IF you like coconut.

Not everyone does,

apparently none of my children do.

I do :)

OK here is some advise.

These are really messy. The milk/cream mixture that makes them so delish goes everywhere.

The original recipe ( which i modified , I ALWAYS modify) is actually meant to be a cake.

I like to make cupcakes.

It would probably work better as a cake.

Less messy anyway.

I just wrapped them in an extra cupcake liner for less sticky handling.

If you like coconut, please try these.

As cupcakes or a cake, doesn't matter.

This is truly a delish, moist cake.

Let me know if you are brave enough to make it cupcakes!

I hope everyone had as wonderful a Christmas as I did.

I am truly blessed!

Me and my Beautiful Girls !

Christmas Cheers ! From My Family to Yours !

( Niece Spencer, Baby Girl Emily, Sis and Me )

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