Cupcake Wars

I rarely make cupcakes.  I know, weird.  I am much more a cookie person.  Cake will always be my last choice.  Cobblers, crisps,  pie & ice cream will always get first dibs.  The fun thing about cupcakes though is they are just so darn cute.

I had about 30 people here on Saturday night for dinner.  It was actually my sister who was hosting after her son's baptism, but since I have the biggest house she asked to have it here.

I woke up at 5am Saturday morning to start cleaning and baking because I had to attend a Scouting function at 8 am.  Ethan is not old enough to be in Scouts but since I serve in Primary in our church sometimes I have to attend Scouting events.

I left the remainder of the cleaning in the capable hands of my children.  Teaching kids to clean is time consuming, frustrating and tiring, but as they get older it is so paying off.  I came home to an immaculate house and cupcakes that needed frosting.

These are not just any cupcakes.  They are S'mores Cupcakes from Annie's Eats and for a non-cupcake eater like myself, I have to say they were AWESOME!

They have a graham cracker crust on the bottom layered with  melted unsweetened chocolate topped with a rich milk chocolate cake batter ending up with a roasted marshmallow cloud.

I realize that sometimes these descriptions sound way better than the actual treat.  Not these cupcakes.  These pictures don't even do them justice.

My sister told me she was bringing another dessert.  She didn't.  On her behalf she is a single mom working full time and packing up her house to move this weekend.

So that left us with 30 people and 24 cupcakes.  There might have been some pushing and pleading involved to see who had to share.

These kids love and appreciate yummy food.  These kids scrubbed toilets, mowed lawns and wiped down cupboards all morning. These kids have learned from their momma to pounce when dessert is served.

These kids got their own cupcakes.