Hello! I’m very happy to be back here at Debbiedoo’s with another dessert recipe. This time I brought the most incredible Devils Food Cupcakes you have ever tasted!

Moist and chocolatey with buttercream frosting. Oh. My. Gosh.

I put a patriotic twist on these since Independence Day is almost here. I made the star cupcake toppers from burlap and scrapbook paper.

Here’s what I did:

Cut out whatever size star you want from this star template. For the paper version simply trace the star on the back of your paper and cut out. Using a hole punch, punch 2 holes and insert a stick through the star. I added a little twine bow too. 

For the burlap star take 2 pieces of burlap and fuse them together with iron-on interfacing. Trace your star and follow the directions above. The interfacing takes care of any stray burlap threads and also makes the star stiff enough to thread the stick through. 

This recipe is from my old, battered Betty Crocker cookbook that I received when I got married. I use it for tried-and-true, good old basic recipes. This Devils Food cake is simple and straight-forward with an incredible result. 

 Devils Food Cupcakes

Ingredients:

1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. salt
1 1/2 t. baking soda
2 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate
1 2/3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. buttermilk

Buttercream Frosting:

1 c. butter (2 sticks)
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla
1-2 T. Milk

Instructions:

I’d like to say thank you to Debbie…and to all of you who follow her blog and love her.

She is one of the best and truest friends I’ve ever had.

Not only has she helped me as a blogger, she has helped me be a better person.

Can’t ask for much more than that.

Don’t forget our monthly printable group will be posting on Sunday night, June 30th. 8 bloggers, 24 free printables. Please join us!

 Thank you Ann for not only the delicious cupcake recipe but for the cute little project to go with!

If you do not know the lovely Ann, go on over and take a gander of her lovely blog. You will be sure to find other inspiring ideas.

Ann on Sutton place