Ok, maybe fail is a bit harsh. But the delicious cupcakes I was making did not turn out as delicious as I expected. I found the recipe for Vanilla Cinnamon cupcakes in my cupcake recipe book (funny how that works, eh?). And then I decided that the Brown Sugar frosting recipe in the back of the book would be simply divine. Well, I was right about that...the frosting is nectar from Heaven. But the cupcake itself leaves something to be desired. In the first place, it is very dense. Think Magnolia Cupcake dense. Which is alright in itself. Denser cupcakes usually come from homemade recipes instead of the boxed cake mixes. So I'm fine with that. It lends a certain gourmet feeling.
But the cinnamon also makes the cupcake a little dry. Which is sad. Dense, dry cupcakes are not droolworthy. When I put the frosting on top, it certainly helps liven things up a bit, but I fear its not enough to save the dessert. I am considering scratching the cakes and whipping up a boxed mix. I know that feels like cheating, especially after slaving away the morning mixing up an incredibly thick batter for the Vanilla Cinnamon cakes. I'll let you know what I decide.
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