lobster fest!!

this weekend was one of the best i've had in a while. it was filled with great weather, amazing food and even better friends. it felt just like summer and i even managed to catch a few rays while nursing those brutal hangovers

 lobster cupcake recipe...(don't worry they aren't lobster flavor)

chocolate cake

• 2 cups sugar
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup  cocoa powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

1. heat oven to 350°F. place paper liners in cupcake baking sheet.
   
2. stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). pour batter into prepared pans.
   
3. bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. cool completely. frost with vanilla buttercream frosting. makes 24 cupcakes.

vanilla buttercream frosting

• 2 sticks of butter (at room temperature)
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• 8 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes to allow the whipping cream to become light and fluffy. makes enough frosting for 24 cupcakes.