{"id":3731,"date":"2015-05-01T14:33:23","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T21:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=3731"},"modified":"2016-03-01T07:32:44","modified_gmt":"2016-03-01T15:32:44","slug":"banana-split-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=3731","title":{"rendered":"Banana Split Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therowdybaker.com%2F%3Fp%3D3731&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therowdybaker.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F05%2FBanana-Split-Cupcakes-Vertical2-watermark-700x1024.jpg&amp;description=Banana%20Split%20Cupcakes%20with%20fresh%20banana%20whipped%20icing\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-config=\"beside\" data-pin-color=\"red\" data-pin-height=\"28\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/pidgets\/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png?w=584\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Banana-Split-Cupcakes-Vertical2-watermark.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3743\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Banana-Split-Cupcakes-Vertical2-watermark.jpg?resize=490%2C711\" alt=\"Banana Split Cupcakes Vertical2 watermark\" width=\"490\" height=\"711\" \/><\/a>This idea has been simmering in my brain for a couple of weeks,\u00a0refusing to be ignored,\u00a0so I finally pulled out all the stops and made\u00a0my dream cupcakes. Surprisingly, they turned out exactly as I had imagined! That almost never happens; usually I just adjust my expectations to meet the reality I&#8217;ve created.<\/p>\n<p>You could probably see the big smile on my face right now if it wasn&#8217;t covered with melted chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>I started with a Neapolitan cupcake, topped it with a cherry surrounded by fresh banana whipped icing, and dipped the top in a simple chocolate shell. Of course I had to sample one. And then there were the ones that I cut in half for photos&#8230;couldn&#8217;t let those go to waste! I put the uneaten\u00a0cupcakes in the freezer\u00a0<del>because I found that they&#8217;re even better frozen\u00a0<\/del> to remove further temptation.<\/p>\n<p>Doing the happy dance, and sharing these Banana Split Cupcakes (aka: HolyCrapWhatHaveIDoneI&#8217;mGonnaGain15PoundsThisWeekForSure Cupcakes) with you.<\/p>\n<p>I made two batches, one from scratch and one using a boxed mix. Although my recipe is a little more generous, I have to admit the boxed cake worked perfectly, so I&#8217;ll leave that decision up to you. If you want to try it from scratch, I used half of a batch of my <a href=\"http:\/\/yummynorthwest.com\/FFT\/recipes\/Recipes_October013_mixes.html#cakemix\" target=\"_new\">homemade white cake mix<\/a>. Otherwise, just use your favorite white cake mix &#8211; the kind that uses only egg whites.<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/vertical-watermark-683x1024.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Banana Split Cupcakes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">The Rowdy Baker<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">Makes approximately 20 cupcakes if you&#8217;re using a boxed mix (I know the box says 24, but those are pretty wimpy)&#8230;more if you use my scratch mix.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">One batch prepared white cake mix<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 tablespoons strawberry jam<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">red food coloring (if desired)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 tablespoon strong coffee (or substitute water)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">ICING:<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">4 ounces softened cream cheese<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 medium bananas, ripe but not spotty. Cut out any dark spots and mash well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 teaspoons vanilla<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3 pounds powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/3 cup heavy whipping cream<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">CHOCOLATE SHELL:<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">10 ounces good quality dark chocolate (I use 70% cocoa)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 level tablespoons coconut oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Maraschino cherries.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Sprinkles, if desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Heat oven to 350 F.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Line two cupcake pans with paper or foil liners<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Separate cake mix evenly into 3 small bowls<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In the first bowl, add the strawberry jam and a couple of drops of food coloring and stir until mixed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In the second bowl, add the cocoa and coffee (or water) and stir until mixed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add nothing to the third bowl.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Using a separate teaspoon for each color, work with one cupcake at a time, dropping a spoonful of each color in the bottom of the cup, and then repeating for a second layer, varying the color (so vanilla goes on top of strawberry or chocolate). Fill each about 2\/3 full. (Don&#8217;t try to put all of one color in the cups at a time or the batter will level before the next color is added.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Bake 20 minutes. If toothpick comes out clean when inserted into a cupcake, remove from oven and cool completely on rack.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">ICING:<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, mashed banana, and vanilla until well mixed &#8211; at least 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Slowly beat in 2 pounds of powdered sugar. When combined, turn speed to medium and beat for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add whipping cream and remaining powdered sugar and beat on medium for 2 minutes, or until thick and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pipe a spiral of icing, beginning a little inside the edge of each cupcake top, and ending in the middle. Place cherry in the center of each cupcake. Working from the top, looking straight down at the cupcake, repeat the spiral, this time generously working around the cherry and ending in a peak, completely enclosing the cherry in icing. As each cupcake is done, place it on a baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Immediately place cupcakes in freezer for 1 hour.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">CHOCOLATE COATING:<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Break chocolate into small pieces. In a cup or small bowl in the microwave (or in small pan on the stove) slowly melt chocolate and coconut oil together. It&#8217;s important to melt it very slowly at low heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Stir very well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove cupcakes from the freezer and dip each into chocolate, bringing the chocolate all the way to the paper liner. Hold upside down until it quits dripping. Set on serving platter. (If you are using sprinkles, add them quickly before the chocolate hardens.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve immediately or keep chilled for best results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.3.2998<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hints:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you get overly generous with the batter and your cupcakes have a &#8220;pillow top&#8221;, just use a sharp knife to trim the excess. It will get covered with chocolate and no one will know.<\/li>\n<li>If the icing is too soft to work with, add a little extra powdered sugar or chill briefly. If it&#8217;s too thick, add a little more cream.<\/li>\n<li>There is a generous amount of icing, so if you want to you can poke the piping tip into the cupcake before you begin icing, and add a little bit of filling. Don&#8217;t add too much or your cupcake will blow up &#8211; not a pretty look \ud83d\ude09<\/li>\n<li>Dry the cherries in a couple of layers of paper towel before using.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_3734\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/First-layer.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3734\" class=\"wp-image-3734 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/First-layer.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"First layer. Do it again, varying the color combination.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/First-layer.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/First-layer.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/First-layer.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/First-layer.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/First-layer.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">First layer. Do it again, varying the color combination.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3735\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/baked.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3735\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3735\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/baked.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Baked and cooled\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/baked.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/baked.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/baked.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/baked.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/baked.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baked and cooled<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3736\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/trim-if-necessary.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3736\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3736\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/trim-if-necessary.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Trim if necessary.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/trim-if-necessary.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/trim-if-necessary.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/trim-if-necessary.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/trim-if-necessary.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/trim-if-necessary.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trim if necessary.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3737\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/beginning-second-spiral.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3737\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3737\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/beginning-second-spiral.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Beginning the second spiral.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/beginning-second-spiral.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/beginning-second-spiral.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/beginning-second-spiral.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/beginning-second-spiral.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/beginning-second-spiral.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beginning the second spiral.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3738\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bring-frosting-up-and-around-cherry.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3738\" class=\"wp-image-3738 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bring-frosting-up-and-around-cherry.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Pipe up and over cherry. Freeze for 1 hour.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bring-frosting-up-and-around-cherry.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bring-frosting-up-and-around-cherry.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bring-frosting-up-and-around-cherry.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bring-frosting-up-and-around-cherry.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bring-frosting-up-and-around-cherry.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3738\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pipe up and over cherry. Freeze for 1 hour.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3739\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Melting-chocolate.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3739\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3739\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Melting-chocolate.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Melting the chocolate. Go slow!\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Melting-chocolate.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Melting-chocolate.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Melting-chocolate.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Melting-chocolate.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Melting-chocolate.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melting the chocolate. Go slow!<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3740\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dip.-more...all-the-way-to-the-liner.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3740\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3740\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dip.-more...all-the-way-to-the-liner.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Dip. More than this...all the way to the liner!\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dip.-more...all-the-way-to-the-liner.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dip.-more...all-the-way-to-the-liner.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dip.-more...all-the-way-to-the-liner.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dip.-more...all-the-way-to-the-liner.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dip.-more...all-the-way-to-the-liner.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dip. More than this&#8230;all the way to the liner!<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3741\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Drying-on-the-rack.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3741\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3741\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Drying-on-the-rack.jpg?resize=200%2C300\" alt=\"Drying on the rack. Now's the time to add sprinkles if you'd like.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Drying-on-the-rack.jpg?resize=200%2C300 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Drying-on-the-rack.jpg?resize=683%2C1024 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Drying-on-the-rack.jpg?w=1448 1448w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Drying-on-the-rack.jpg?w=1168 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drying on the rack. Now&#8217;s the time to add sprinkles if you&#8217;d like.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/cupcakes-horiz-watermark.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3742 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/cupcakes-horiz-watermark.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" alt=\"cupcakes horiz watermark\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/cupcakes-horiz-watermark.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/cupcakes-horiz-watermark.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/cupcakes-horiz-watermark.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/cupcakes-horiz-watermark.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/cupcakes-horiz-watermark.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a>So. How am I going to top these babies? \u00a0I honestly don&#8217;t think I can. Oh oh\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0I think I just challenged myself! \u00a0We&#8217;ll see&#8230;.<em>after<\/em> gardening season!<\/p>\n<p>Lorinda<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This idea has been simmering in my brain for a couple of weeks,\u00a0refusing to be ignored,\u00a0so I finally pulled out all the stops and made\u00a0my dream cupcakes. Surprisingly, they turned out exactly as I had imagined! 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