“The 12-step chocoholics program: NEVER BE MORE THAN 12 STEPS AWAY FROM CHOCOLATE!”
Terry Moore
I had these little beauties tucked away in my drafts folder for a bit. They are a variation on the regular vanilla cupcakes I often make, but this time I decided to give them a vanilla overdose! Three types of vanilla in there, and they sang the vanilla anthem! Always fun to try a twist on a recipe which is a keeper and works well with variations.
A short post today as the kitchen is under renovation and not much baking is happening. When we built our house almost 12 years ago, modular kitchens were almost unheard of here. So the kitchen was built with bricks and mortar, and getting that hammered down is taking LONG! Longer and more dusty than I envisaged. They say it’ll take another 3 weeks, maybe more, to complete and being kitchen-less is not an easy situation.
I have been reduced to making Brownies, Cappuccino cupcakes and Oat and chocolate energy bars for snack box fillers as they seem the simplest and least time consuming under the given circumstances. Might take a stab at a cobbler tomorrow as the fruits are beckoning me again, but time and energy levels will tell. The heat and humidity is not leaving us at all, and the only ray of hope sometimes is that ‘Time flies. This too shall pass!’
Before I get to the recipe, it’s time to announce the winner for the business card giveaway hosted by my sponsor UprintingThe winner of 500 Premium Business Cards {Print Business Cards} is Amanda from Amanda’s Cooking. Congratulations Amanda! Will contact you by email shortly.
Stir 1 tbsp cream into the remaining melted chocolate and drizzle over the cupcakes once cooled.♥ Thank you for stopping by ♥
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Amazing muffins… 🙂
getting a kitchen done is loads of work… call me over of u need help setting up… 🙂
cheers,
The Variable, Crazy Over Desserts – Nachiketa
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Wow, shiny new template! Great idea to mix different flavour cupcake batters in the same case, I must try that!
The cupcakes look heavenly..had a kitchen makeover a year ago and I can empathise with you..it always takes longer than you think..hang in there..xoxo
loving the new template deeba! and even love the cupcakes more. vanilla a choc the classic old pair rejuvenated in a new recipe! wow! missed you my friend!
Wow! A dual treat! Love the template and the recipe as usual.
Best wishes.
Those cupcakes are splendid and so tempting!
I love that new template!
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow!! These sure look inviting!! I would love to see your shiny new kitchen and your 'baking section' on the blog soon!!
When can I come over for tea? 😉
PS: The new blog design looks GREAT!
Wow – incredible cupcakes. Love the chocolate and vanilla.
I love the little Spongebob cupcake papers. There is so much vanilla. It goes so well with chocolate.
Great new template. Love the cupcakes! Vanilla and chocolate is a divine combo!
Love the mix of flavors. Such a smart idea. Those look wonderful!
Me encanta esta receta de muffins, tienen un aspecto envidiable.
Un beso.
Well who could possibly resist TRIPLE vanilla cupcakes with chocolate to boot! And I love the SpongeBob cupcake liners. 😎 How exciting about your kitchen renovation – hope that goes well and with minimum problems. Good thing you have great goodies like this stashed away in your drafts – three weeks is a long time to go without one of your delicious creations!
WOO, WOO! Love the new look Deeba, very smart and chic 🙂 Wow, kitchenless for another 3 weeks? Hang in there. The cupcakes are little beauties.
nice new template, getting woodwork done when you are still living in the house is the closest thing to a nightmare…ask me! but it will be all worth it and the shiny new kitchen in the not so distant future is what you need to focus on, how are you feeding the family btw? being kitchenless and all?
Yummy..I became a cupcake-baker thanks to your recipe.It is indeed a never fail recipe.I had seen this post in the Rabid baker blog and had bookmarked it since.Would def try this version for sure!!
Can't take my eyes off it Deeba.I wonder which one of your creations should I try Each is better than the other.
I did???!?! I won??! How cool is THAT? Thank you Deeba!! And of course, the cupcakes — freakin' amazing!!! 😉
That's a pretty cupcake that I would love to sink my teeth into! Good luck with the remodel. Hopefully, the time with fly by.
You had me at triple vanilla!!! These are gorgeous and with the chocolate, just perfect!
Loving the new look of the blog Deeba! Good stuff! On the bright side you're going to get a snazzy new kitchen. Wohooo! =)
Singing the vanilla anthem. Love it. Do I have to stand at attention too. I really think I should give their deliciousness the proper sort of respect don't you think?
i love the new website design- it is *stunning* love it, love it, love it and love *you*, my talented friend. muah, shayma
These look a bit like brownies-YUM!
I LOVE all the vanilla! I am so going to try these!
I bet you will be so happy when your kitchen is done! Hope we get to see it:)
Love love the new template! And what a great dessert! yum!
I love your little towers of perky cupcakes, Deeba! 🙂 Oy, I can imagine how difficult it is to get much done with your kitchen in shambles! I remember cooking for a friends wedding reception in a kitchen with a remodeling job going on overhead. I had to hold lids over everything while I stirred cuz sawdust was floating down!! 🙂 The things we do for good food, eh? 🙂
OMG these look amazing! 🙂
Dear Deeba look absolutely delicious and amazing, wonderful ! xoxoxoxo gloria
Lovely cup cake..
What amazing looking cupcakes. They look perfect – like everything else you make.
Wow!! This is one of the best post i have read so far.
work from home
What a great idea to do the two flavours together in a cupcake. So simple yet so right! Love the new site design as well.
I am so impressed that you are able to make/bake anything! We ripped out our entire kitchen a few years back and put in a professional kitchen. You will love it when it's done although it is such a mess while in the process! Good luck!
chocolate x 3. yum-o-riffic! these look exceptional!
Yummy chocoholic quote, as well as the gorgeous cupcakes!!
Congrats to the winner and to you Deeba for the colorful and delicious sweetness 🙂
Cheers,
Gera
These are just beautiful!
One stupid question … how much 1 cup equals here?
I like the new look!
You never can have enough vanilla for me…these look great! And what adorable cupcake liners!
How exciting that you're having your kitchen renovated! Hope you'll post photos when it's finished. Your cupcakes look fantastic. I love the multiple uses of vanilla!
Love the new look, Deeba! Did you do it yourself?? Congratulations, I'd love to have my kitchen re-done too! A little time away from it will be well worth it, I'm sure. And.. I'm sure everyone will want pictures 🙂
Dynamic duo of classic flavors. You always make just the thing to get wanting to bake.
Great recipe! Thanks for share.
Deeba I've got such a craving for chocolate now after reading this post and drooling over the pictures! 😮
Loving your new layout and you're gettiing a new kitchen? Whoo hooo! How wonderful. That's fantastic news!
What a beautiful blog you have Deeba. I saw your Strawberry Bavarian Cream Cake at Foodista, and followed the link to you! I'll be back often.
Those look awesome and delicious, Deeba. I'm sure you'll soon be making some AWESOME things in a NEW kitchen!
My husband is a chocoholic, but he is always less than two steps away from the chocolate.
Congratulations for your new kitchen. Our is very small, it is very difficult to prepare complicated dishes (not even mentioning pastries).
As always, pictures are great – a lot of well done job. Regards!
Oh… that last picture has me swooning! Super-decadent! And I love the 12-step chocolate quote 😉