Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Cupcakes

My first attempt at Red Velvet cake was a FAIL because I made it from scratch which I would not recommend unless you are a very practiced baker. So I resorted to the box mix thanks to Duncan Hines! Most local grocery stores do not sell this mix, but my local Wal-mart happen to, so I stocked up (Wal-mart in fact has the most variety of cakes - who knew!!)


The recipe I used can be found here although I did not add the jello pudding into the red velvet cake mix and it turned out ok. I think if you like more chocolate you can add the pudding. The frosting turned out good, I made half the recipe and it was more than enough for 24 cupcakes! Brian has always wondered why I have been IN LOVE with red velvet cake and now he understands because he loves it too!

Recent workouts include Monday's double run - 2 miles in the morning on the treadmill and then a 4 mile outdoor run after work. It was so sunny out that I just had to take advantage of the beautiful weather and run outside! Tuesday I took a full rest day and then this morning I ran 400m repeats with 400m rest on the treadmill.

Happy Wednesday!

17 comments:

  1. TeamarciaFebruary 17, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    What? You didn't roast and grate beets for natural red color in the cupcakes like some crazy lady around here in bloggyland? cough, cough ok its me, cough.

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  2. JenFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    I like your double run Mondays... I am going to have to think about that.

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  3. SuzyFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    I've nver had red velvet cupcakes before. Maybe I need to try them.

    Consider yourself tagged. See my blog.

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  4. JocelynFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Love red velvet cake...now I want some...hmmm
    Nice work on your double run! :)

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  5. MarleneFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    I made cupcakes this weekend too... and ate far too many!

    Your red velvets look great! Gorgeous color.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    never had these. but they look good!

    and yay double run. awesome work :)

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  7. teacherwomanFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Mmmm. They look and sound so yummy! :)

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  8. LisaFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    I LOVE Red Velvet cake, but had never had it till I moved to NYC. I'm very picky though and haven't tried to make it myself because I don't want to be disappointed! Glad yours turned out well. Maybe I'll try it now!

    Great job on your runs!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    looks awesome!!!! i love the name duncan :)

    i totally hear you on the double-- sometimes if i feel good and it's nice out i just need to go!! that's what's so great about AM workouts... it gives you double potential :)

    did you get a bunch of snow yesterday???

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  10. Glenn JonesFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    You found my daughter's secret. Now you know why I need to run....

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Oh you're making me nervous- I'm making red velvet cupcakes from scratch for a dinner party next weekend....maybe I should practice first!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Hmm I've never had Red Velvet cupcakes before, they look good
    I loved the weather this morning for my run! so perfect : )

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  13. ChelseaFebruary 17, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    YAY for beautiful weather and tasty red velvet cupcakes.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Red Velvet cake--yum, yum! Sounds like your running is going really well!

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  15. NicoleFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    cupcakes are the key to my heart! ahhhhhh!!! :)

    way to go on the double run! :)

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    I was going to try a recipe from Babycakes...but maybe I will have a box of mix on hand in case of any disasters :)

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  17. N.D.February 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    I'm undecided about red velvet - they do look cool though!

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