Death by Chocolate Cupcake

Can't find the chocolate fix you need?  Sometimes you need a little something over the top to satisfy your chocolate craving...and this should definitely hit the spot!  From the chocolate packed cake base up to the chocolate icing topped with a chocolate wafer, this Death by Chocolate Cupcake is a chocoholic's dream!

• Chocolate Cake Mix (plus ingredients to make the cake...usually eggs, oil, and water)
• Chocolate Milk  (replace the amount water it calls for)
• 4 ounces Semi Sweet Chocolate (melted)
• Store bought Chocolate Icing 
• Butter (room temperate...around 1/2 cup....but it's up to you)
• Icing Sugar (optional)
• Garnish Ideas: Anything chocolate like a Chocolate Wafer or a ChocolateChunk

And here's the recipe...

Step 1: Follow the directions on your chocolate cake mix - from preheating your oven through to adding the eggs and oil, but DON'T add the water. Instead, replace it with Chocolate Milk.  Mix together the batter until all the lumps are gone. But wait, you're not done yet.  To make it even more chocolatey, melt 4 ounces of semi sweet chocolate and mix it into your batter.  Ok, now your batter is ready for the oven.

Step 2: Spoon your thick, rich chocolate cupcake batter into your cupcake pan liners.  Place them in the oven and bake as directed on  the package.  Once they are done baking, let them cool completely.

Step 3: For the icing, mix together your store bought chocolate frosting with butter and simply mix until smooth.  You'll want to give it a taste and if it's too buttery for you, add some icing sugar until you're happy with the taste.

Step 4: To frost your cupcakes you can do the classic knife spread, lazy man's spoon lump, or use a piping bag.  If you use a piping tip, your cupcake will look even fancier.  But really it's up to you.  To top it off, you can garnish your cupcake with any chocolatey treat of your choice. 

Happy Faking!