Death by Chocolate

I swear it feels like I just posted about those delicious pumpkin muffins a few days ago.  But nope, it has been a good two and a half weeks.  Sorry!  Well I don't have many pictures for this post, but I did want to share with you this decadent cake I made for my friend, Kaitlin, for her 21st birthday.  It was so easy, but looks pretty intricate because of all of the toppings.  I call this cake "Death by Chocolate", and I think you can see why!

I didn't take any pictures of the construction of this cake, but I will explain it to you without.  It really is simple!  I baked a box cake in two 9 in round pans.  Made buttercream frosting (I made double the amount of the recipe and it was perfect!) and iced the tops and sides of the cakes.  Next, use semi-sweet chocolate chips and cover the edges of the cake by sticking them to the icing.  Sprinkle a few chips on the top and then add pieces of your favorite chocolate candies.  I used Reeses, Kit-Kat, and Hershey's, but any chocolate candy would work.  Finally, add 2 tsp. vegetable oil to 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and melt in the microwave.  Drizzle over the top of the cake. I also put it on the edges of the cake and let it run down the sides for a fun look.  And that's it.  That is all the chocolate it takes.  I didn't get to try this cake (since it was a gift), but I hear it tasted pretty darn good.  How could it not right?!

Well, that's about all I've got for today.  I hope to whip up something tasty this week though as I only have 1 test!  wahooo!  I will leave you with one last thought......

AU student section an hour and a half before last night's Florida kick-off

WAAARRRR EAGLE!  We are 5-2.  Who woulda thought?!!

Happy Fall Y'all!

Can't you just feel it in the air?!  It's finally that gorgeous time of year when the wind starts blowing and the leaves start rustling.  The color schemes created by the trees and shrubs are just breathtaking and the slight chill in the air means only one thing:  CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!!!  Okay, now that I got that out of my system,  this time of year also means one other thing:  Pumpkin.  Oh how I love pumpkins.  They are such a versatile gourd.  Especially in the kitchen!  Today I am sharing with you a recipe creation of my own!  Okay, that's a lie.  I have to give full credit for this recipe to my roommate, Kathryn.  And I think she gives credit to Weight Watchers.  Anyways, this morning I made Pumpkin muffins for breakfast and I might have to confess that I have already eaten 3 so far today.  They are just so tempting.  And of course they always win in my never ending battle of to eat or not to eat.  The best part about this recipe is that there is hardly a recipe at all.  Just 3 lonesome ingredients are all that stand in between you and your own delicious batch of pumpkinness!!

Simply add 15 oz. (1 small can) of pumkin to a traditional box yellow cake mix.  Add one cup of water and bam.  Pumpkin muffin mix.  Bake these at 350 for about 25 minutes and you are all set!

I didn't even let these suckers cool.  I ate them piping hot with a cup of delicious coffee (also compliments of my roommate, Kathryn-what would I do without her?).  I think I have had a great day so far just becasue of this wonderful start to my day!!

I hope you are enjoying fall as much as I am  :)
What are some of your favorite pumpkin recipes??