Birthday Cake Week

So this week is my birthday, and I will be spending it making up different delectable recipes. And then giving away the results so that I don't eat them all.

First up:

Fluffy Mocha Cupcakes

1 box chocolate cake mix (or how I did it: 1 yellow cake mix and 1/3 to 1/2 cup of cocoa powder)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 ripe bananas, mashed

3/4 cup strong coffee

3 large eggs (or 6 egg whites)

2 Tbs Kahlua

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray/line muffin tins.

2) Mash bananas and mix with coffee, set aside.

3) Blend cake mix and other dry ingredients

4) Add the banana mixture to the dry mix, then add the eggs 1 at a time, beating on medium until well mixed.

5) Add the Kahlua and beat for 30 seconds on high.

6) Bake for 18 (15-20) minutes. Remove from tins and let cool.

7) Glaze (see below).

Mocha glaze:

1 cup Confectioner's sugar

1/4 cup Cocoa powder

1/2 tsp Kahlua

1 tbs 2% milk

Mix all ingredients. I'm not sure about the ratios because I don't really measure, but if it's too runny add more sugar or cocoa or both, and if it's too thick, add more milk. Should give you a pretty thick, shiny glaze that spreads well.

I know, I know. Most recipe blogs are exciting and cute and have pictures and snarkiness/sweetness. I'll work up to it. For now, I'm just posting my recipes.