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.
???
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?
All is well again! So glad you found your cord and that we can slap you around and call your names.:) I love the little cupcakes.
Posted by: PrudyP | October 07, 2008 at 10:12 PM
I love the cupcake idea! They look great. And I'm glad the elves finally returned your cable. =)
Posted by: Di | October 07, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Hehehehe. I love the cupcake idea. Yum!
Posted by: Jules | October 07, 2008 at 10:32 PM
cute little cakes! thanks for making my pick
Posted by: Tammy | October 07, 2008 at 10:44 PM
I think automobile glove compartments are containers of great myster which may hold vortexes to other dimensions. I swear that I put my tire gauge in my glovebox, and today I couldn't find it anywhere.
My caramel took forever too. I actually turned my heat up all the way to "10" because I was tired of waiting. Still, I think you'll agree that the end result was worth it. I like the little brownie cupcakes. Did you have to adjust the bake time or temperature for this?
Posted by: Mike | October 07, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Love your TWD CPT Brownie Cupcakes. They look SO good--great idea to make them smaller!
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Posted by: Katrina | October 07, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Is it my imagination, or are the TWD getting funnier every week? You and a few others had me rolling with laughter this week. Beautiful cakes, by the way!
Posted by: Madam Chow | October 08, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Lovin the cupcake idea, and a caramel filling?? ...now that's a decadent idea!
Posted by: Linda | October 08, 2008 at 10:54 AM
yay for the return of the camera cord! ;) the cupcakes look so tasty, such a great idea to fill them with the caramel!
Posted by: kim | October 08, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Ciao Teanna I love your mini cakes ! Actually I loved the cake but not too much the peanuts ( menomale !SO I didn't it too much of it !) and the next days it gor better ! grazie for your comment !
Posted by: natalia | October 08, 2008 at 11:49 AM
OMG, you never fail to crack me up! Thanks for my laugh of the week!
Posted by: Mari | October 08, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Your caramel looks delicious! Yes, weren't these a bit on the heavy side? Delicious but yes, felt like I needed to go to the gym as well after eating a few bites!
Posted by: Carmen | October 09, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Wow. Filling the little cupcakes with caramel and then putting more on top. Now that is decadent! You go, girl!
Posted by: Barbara | October 10, 2008 at 01:59 AM
I didn't like the cake: it was too dry. But with the caramel it was okay. Your crème brûlée tarts look so cute!!
Posted by: Marthe | October 10, 2008 at 07:19 AM
You are completely brilliant. I bet that caramel in the middle made all the difference. Now I have to fight the urge to go make the thing again, your way!
Posted by: Lillian | October 10, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Those little caramel topped brownies look great to me. I feel so out of it. First it was 'the shizzz" and now "slap my ass and call me whoever"... I feel as if I should be in the Home for the Incurably Clueless!
I love your posts! Keep them coming!
Posted by: Matt | October 12, 2008 at 10:21 AM
I love your cupcake version!
Posted by: Shari | October 12, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Whoa, those are great looking mini's! Your caramel is perfect, as is the filling. I loved the way these tastes combined. Oh, and your brulee tarts look delicious also!
Posted by: Nancy (n.o.e.) | October 13, 2008 at 06:51 PM
i love your mini brownie cakes!
and the creme brulee tarts are so cute
Posted by: Jaime | October 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
My caramel took forever too.My caramel took forever too.
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