
Sadhvi
There I was, waiting to check out at the health food store. Normally I take a glance at the magazines: Johnny Depp will catch my eye, so will Obama, and so will a cover shot of some yummy Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Chocolate Icing!
I was going to visit someone over the weekend, and I wanted to bring her something. I tried this recipe from Cook’s Illustrated, and so should you. It’s easy and very good…not too sweet, with a rich, chocolaty taste. The icing was also good and easy, and again, NOT TOO SWEET!
Maybe it’s my liver; maybe it’s menopause; maybe I’m borderline diabetic–for whatever reason, I cannot handle sugary-sweet anything these days. These cupcakes made me happy and didn’t give me any immediate hot flashes or make me feel wired. And I think making them even helped to make me feel more calm and centered. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you Cook’s Illustrated! (more…)