Or is it Sally?
First thing is first. My camera cable was returned to me in one piece. I took the advice of many fellow TWDers and threatened those elves with my new favorite weapon - my creme brulee torch. They spoke and they spoke fast.
My camera cord was in the glove compartment of my car.
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I don't know how it got there, either. Not only do I have a penchant for burning myself, cutting myself, or splattering my body with scorching hot oil as if I should bathe in it, but I lose things very easily. I have a problem.
But back to spanking and calling people names. Tammy of Wee Treats by Tammy chose Caramel Peanut Topped Brownie Cake. These are DECADENT. Sure, I don't know what the title has to do with decadent cakes, but they are so good that that is the first thought that crossed my mind when I took a bite.
The caramel took much longer to make than Dorie suggested. The recipe says 10-15 minutes. I think I waited 3 1/2 hours for mine to color. Maybe it was closer to 22 minutes, but it felt like 3 1/2 hours. I stared at that boiling concoction of sugar, water and corn syrup and willed it with all my might to turn amber. I wouldn't turn away in fear that I would return to black liquid. It was like watching paint dry. Now, when something feels unbearably long, I will say "It's like watching a simple syrup turn into caramel." It may not make sense, but us foodies will know what it means. We're like the cool kids.
I wanted to make these into cupcakes, and I took Dorie's advice by using the extra caramel and adding some more heavy cream to make a rich and creamy filling to the cupcake. I cut a cone out of the inside of the cupcake and filled it with a spoonful of the caramel, and topped it back with the brownie piece that I cut off. You can't see it in a finished picture, but oh is it there. Here is an example of the filled cupcake.
I only found one problem. The batter is so good. I ate a lot of it. The caramel with the nuts is so good. I ate a lot of it. By the time I put the two together, I wanted to vomit. Appetizing, I know. I am actually contemplating a trip to the gym, and it is 11:30 at night. I actually feel caramel finding its way into pockets of my body and making a permanent home there.
These are very impressive, though. There are definitely going to be some happy people at work tomorrow.
Check out TWD or more gooey, gloppy goodness!
OH! It's slap my a*s and call me CHARLIE!!!
Who is Charlie?
How about just Slap My Ass Cause I like it? Nah, that would be distasteful. These look YUM!! I may have to make a cupcake version!
Posted by: Susan | October 07, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Wow, that's awesome. Just. Awesome. Love the filled cupcake version, except it might cause me to make this again. Evil little cakes.
Posted by: Caitlin | October 07, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Arrgghhh I typed up a comment and your blog ate it. My memory is crap so there's no way I'll remember what I wrote. Just be assured it was funny and witty.
Clara @ iheartfood4thought
Posted by: CB | October 07, 2008 at 02:18 AM
Yeah, I ate a lot of the batter too, soooo good. And the caramel too, OMG. Anyhoo, I will be making caramel filled cupcakes pretty soon after seeing your pics! :)
Posted by: LyB | October 07, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Your little cupcakes and caramel look delicious.. I like your ideas of making them into cc! I did not try the caramel topping after reading all the problems others were having...
Posted by: Michelle | October 07, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Your post titles are so awesome I have to stiffle my laughter at work.
Love the filled cupcakes! I have got to try that someday. After I ate a slice of cake + a scoop of ice cream I swear gained a pound.
Posted by: April B | October 07, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Wow, it all looks divine! YUM! I love the cupcake creativity! :)
Posted by: Jamie | October 07, 2008 at 10:32 AM
I love the little caramel filled cupcakes. They look super tasty
Posted by: Nikki | October 07, 2008 at 11:29 AM
LOL!! You were so smart not to turn away, though -- I did turn away and the result was not pretty. I definitely don't have the patience or focus required to make caramel. I love your cupcakes -- look at those sweet caramel drips! They look perfect! Your brulee tarts look great, too!
Posted by: Cathy | October 07, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Oooh yummy!! Your little cakes look delicious!!
Posted by: Amy (Sing for your supper) | October 07, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I agree - super, super batter. Love the minis!!
Posted by: rainbowbrown | October 07, 2008 at 12:17 PM
I love the little cupcakes! Great idea as I thought this was hard to slice with the caramel on top.
Posted by: Jodie | October 07, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Oh...it just looks so good.
Posted by: chocolatechic | October 07, 2008 at 12:57 PM
You crack me up! I love the caramel-filled cupcake idea. I would eat all of those in one sitting, no lie! I want to go make those right now.
Posted by: Melissa | October 07, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Your blog cracks me up (in a good way). Your cuppies need to back dat azz up. They look friggin awesome. I ended up making three mini cakes for mine. Tastes like Payday, doesn't it?
Posted by: Sugar Betty | October 07, 2008 at 02:46 PM
I love, Love, LOVE your way of putting things and I am absolutely smacking my lips at the sight of your little cakes and your brulee tarts!!! Fantastic!
Posted by: Marie | October 07, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Great post. The little cakes look great and I love that you filled them with more caramel! I am definitely going to get this caramel right. And when I do, you can be sure that there will be a post about it!
Posted by: pamela | October 07, 2008 at 05:04 PM
I love the mini cakes! So adorable. You are hilarious!!
Posted by: Maria | October 07, 2008 at 06:13 PM
I love the mini cakes! So adorable. You are hilarious!!
Posted by: Maria | October 07, 2008 at 06:13 PM
I love the mini cakes! So adorable. You are hilarious!!
Posted by: Maria | October 07, 2008 at 06:13 PM