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Carrot Cake peeps, meet your new friend, the chocolate carrot cake.
Did I just say peeps (as in people)? UGH. My Tuesday brain is clearly tired and thinking about Easter, and apparently Peeps…like the candy.
You know what’s weird? I really do not even like Peeps, but yet I continue to buy those neon colored bunnies and chicks every single year. You know what is even weirder? My mom loves Peeps, but only if they are stale. What?! Yeah, I think she has me beat there. I mean, clearly I buy Peeps year after year because the colors put a smile on my face and those cute bunnies make me feel like a kid inside, but stale Peeps? Now that’s just plain odd.
Some of you may think it is odd that I turned carrot cake, a classic non-chocolate dessert, into a chocolate lover’s dream, but then again, if you think this is odd you probably shouldn’t be reading this blog. Because if you’ve been reading for really any amount of time, than you already know that I can turn almost anything non-chocolatey into chocolate heaven.
I guess I am magic like that.
RIGHT.
WOW. Tuesday. It’s really just got my brain going in a million different directions here. FOCUS.
These cupcakes, weird or not, are delicious. To be honest, you really don’t know there is carrot in them. The chocolate does a pretty good job of covering up any carrot business. But hey, it’s sure good to know these cupcakes are just a little bit better for us than most, right. Makes eating two or three or… well you know, that much less guilt inducing. I’ll take that any day.
And hello, these cupcakes are stuffed with a generous amount of Nutella. What’s not to love about that? You bite in and get the most sinfully awesome surprise.
Asher declared these her new favorite cupcake, but this is coming from the girl who has a chocolate sandwich (AKA Nutella sandwich) every single day after school. Promise, she’s not biased or anything.
Plus, that malted cream cheese frosting? It’s stick your finger in, lick it clean and repeat a million times GOOD! I had never used malt powder before and now I am kicking myself because it’s such a good flavor. Reminds me of an old-time milkshake served at the best retro diner. Which to me, is kind of fun.
Plus, cream cheese and carrot cake are one of those combos that simply need to always go together. They just work, and the malt flavor only adds to the goodness.
OK, since I feel like my words may be more annoying than helpful today, and since I just can’t seem to write a sentence without deleting the whole thing a second later, I am gonna call it a day. But I just have to make it clear that if you thought you liked carrot cake before, think again (especially if you are a chocolate lover), because these Nutella carrot cake cups, they are about to change your whole view of carrot cake. <–It’s the truth.
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Tieghan, this recipe is out of control!!! Sooo adorable. Also, <3 that gif!
Awe! Thank you so much, Michelle!
These are totally kooky and awesome, Tieghan. How do you get any sleep with all of these recipe ideas rolling around in your head? Cheers, Ardith
These are so adorable, and then so delicious too! I would be torn between keeping them to look at and devouring every single one. My grandmother used to like stale peeps too. She would buy a whole bunch every Easter and then keep them for several months before enjoying her treat.
These are so gorgeous and fun!!! Love them. And I totally agree, peeps are not my deal either. I’d rather get those chocolate eggs 😉
Is this malt powder or malted milk powder? help!
Malted milk powder, sorry! Hope you love these!
Oh my gosh- these are TOO CUTE! Seriously- I can’t handle it right now. They’re adorable-and delicious-looking!
-Kelsey
OH MY WORD! These look insane – in a very good way! Can’t wait to make these Tieghan!!
Whoah–yeah, I’ll take this cupcake any day! LOVE the presentation of them in the little flower pots; so cute!! 🙂
You won’t get any argument from this Nutella lover! These cupcakes are the perfect little Easter treat. I don’t love Peeps either 😉
These cupcakes are so stinking cute nestled into those pots…they would look great on an Easter table and I’m sure they would taste delicious.
Loving the idea of malted cream cheese frosting! YUM.
Wow! I love carrot cake and making it chocolatey and filling the cupcakes with Nutella? I’m in!
Love these T. And the styling of these images is just gorgeous! So creative and fun.
I was thinking, would love to just sit in your kitchen and enjoy all the great smells or be a taste tester!
It took me a very long time to choose which image to pin because they are all so inviting and wonderful. You have convinced me of the worth of chocolate carrot cake but my super traditional mum may take more time. There is only one way to really convince her though…..
HAha! THANK YOU! Hope you are having a great week!