Yes, yes… It’s Valentine’s Day!
And I made BLUE Cupcakes!
My Little Cup told me that the pink and red hearts are all too girly and that the boys needed something more for boys.
So I consulted the only BOY I know (Mr. Quart) and he told me that boys liked Chocolate…. Ok… Chocolate? I can do chocolate.
And if boys don’t like pink, then by default, they’re getting BLUE. And it just so happens that I have some blue cherries from Roland Foods sitting in my pantry waiting for something extra special to used in.
Perfect-o!
And since I am behind on just about everything in life right now, I used a box of Betty Crocker Fun-Da-Middles Cupcakes and turned the centers blue for the boys!
The Fun-da-Middles are so easy to make into almost any flavor and color combination. I love playing with them for a quick and easy kid’s treat. I’ve altered them with Nutter Butters; I’ve altered them with flavored extracts; I’ve even altered them with Beer!
Simply follow the direction on the Betty Crocker box. I didn’t change anything except the center filling.
I did make homemade chocolate butter cream frosting to top them.
They are so good! (Yes, I ate it! What else was I supposed to do with the one I cut open and sacrificed to the blog gods?)
Today also marks the first Dessert Baker’s Challenge hosted by Sheryl of Lady Behind the Curtain. Or first challenge was Chocolate and Cherries. I may have slightly cheated on this one… but I think it’s different enough to be stand out in a bunch of red cherries!
What do you think?
**Note – To find the Blue Cherries, go to Roland Foods on Facebook HERE and search for “Cherries”
Like the blue cherries?? Check out my Lemon Cherry Bars made with YELLOW Cherries!
I link up at THESE GREAT parties!
Check out all the participants in the linky below and hop around to each site. How many different recipes can you come up with for Chocolate and Cherries?
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
February 14, 2013 at 4:15 pmOh Karyn these are adorable! I have a house full of boys too and no they don't like pink. I have to get out and find those Cherries! I'm linked up at Lady Behind the Curtain also. I would love for you to come and visit. I made Chocolate Cherries Cookies!
Melissa says
February 14, 2013 at 5:53 pmThese are fantastic! I've never seen blue cherries before 🙂
Brandy Lewis says
February 14, 2013 at 7:10 pmAren't you the creative one of the bunch! Blue Cherries love the uniqueness! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa@hooplapalooza says
February 14, 2013 at 8:50 pmBLUE?! woah what an impact these cupcakes have!
Lady Behind The Curtain says
February 15, 2013 at 12:31 amWhat a great recipe! LOVE the blue cherries! Thanks for participating in The Dessert Challenge. I can't wait to see what you make for next month's challenge. ~Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain~
The Partiologist says
February 15, 2013 at 12:43 amI have never ever seen blue cherries and I love love love them!!
Lizzy Do says
February 15, 2013 at 1:03 amI love the uniqueness of your cupcakes! My family would have no trouble making them disappear…both the boys AND the girls.
Kate | Food Babbles says
February 15, 2013 at 1:20 amThese sound so good! And I absolutely LOVE those blue cherries!! I've never seen colored cherries before. So creative and eye catching.
Teri@thefreshmancook says
February 15, 2013 at 7:15 pmI love the blue color, and the blue cherries are perfect! Great choice!!
K Coake says
February 16, 2013 at 3:15 amWhat cute cupcakes for boys! I love how the filling that you cut open looks like a heart. I bet the boys loved them. Thanks so much for linking up to my Real Family Fun link party.
Have a great weekend.
KC
Deanna Lyn says
February 16, 2013 at 5:47 pmlooks amazing! both the blue cupcake and the photos your a very talented girl.
found you on foodies fri
http://www.cookingtherecipe.com
Cheryl Kirkness says
February 17, 2013 at 8:08 amThose look so delicious! I love cupcakes with a surprise center! Other than me, there are no girls in our house so I'll have to try this one for my boys as well. Thanks for linking up to Family Fun Friday!
Polkadot-pretties says
February 17, 2013 at 10:56 amGreat project !
I would love you to come and share it at my Craft, Create & Inspire Linky party
http://polkadotpretties.com/2012/12/craft-create-inspire-linky-party-17/
Hope to see you there:)
Claire@ Polkadot pretties x
Spatulas On Parade - Dawn says
February 17, 2013 at 8:44 pmGreat recipe, very cute. Thank you for sharing with us at FFF.
Dawn
Marie bloominghomestead says
February 19, 2013 at 6:59 pmSo yummy! Cupcakes are my weakness. Would love to have you link these up!
http://www.bloominghomestead.com/2013/02/crafty-tuesday-link-party-21913.html
-Marie
Kendra says
February 20, 2013 at 1:22 amKaryn, you always have the most AMAZING desserts! Thank you for sharing at Crafty Thursday Obsessions!
Bethany says
February 20, 2013 at 7:02 amLove these! So cute!
Not Your Ordinary Agent says
February 22, 2013 at 7:32 pmLove the blue cherries! Nice touch! Please come link them to Foodtastic Friday!
Shandy says
February 23, 2013 at 2:55 amFound you on the Weekend Wrap Up Party! These are so fun. I've never seen blue cherries before! Great job 🙂
Have a fantastic weekend! (P.S. I'm your newest follower!)
Shandy @ aprons-n-pearls.blogspot.com
Melanie LaDue says
February 26, 2013 at 2:55 pmEverything you do looks so delicious! Found you over at Tip Junkie! I'd love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out!
Melanie Reasons To Skip The Housework
Janine Eshelbrenner says
March 14, 2013 at 3:12 amOk, I am in the hunt for blue cherries! I've never seen them before but u MUST find them now. They look awesome atop your yummy cupcakes. And the matching filling just takes it to the next level!