*sigh*
Here in the Washington, DC area we have yet to have any snowfall of importance. Sure, it flurried one day about a month ago, but nothing stayed on the ground. To the north, our friends in New York and Boston have been hit hard and I’m sure they’d happily pass some of the wintery white stuff our way … but sadly that’s not possible.
Instead, I’m thinking it might be time to make some snowball cupcakes. If you’ve been missing snow this year, you can make some, too. Remember, when it comes to baking I am lazy so you know these will be easy.
First purchase your favorite brand of chocolate cake and follow the instructions for making cupcakes. I usually add some chopped up chocolate or chocolate chips to the batter. After they have cooled, frost with pre-made vanilla cake frosting and then dust with a very healthy dose of shaved coconut. To finish the cakes, apply just a few blue sugar crystals (found in the cake decorating section of the baking aisle). Be sure not to overdo that last step – a little goes a long way and we’re looking for just a touch of glitter – not Hollywood on Oscar night.
Finally, make a fire – or sit really close to your radiator / vent – and enjoy (with a mug of hot cocoa, of course).
7:10 pm on January 26th, 2009
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