A Love Letter

January 24th, 2010 by amanda

Dear Jared Allen,

I was hoping I’d never have to write this letter. You see, I’m rooting against you today.

I cheered for you last weekend, knowing my Saints would have to play you if you won. I just couldn’t bear rooting against you twice. Plus, every time I see Romo I think about strippers and while I’m not entirely sure why that is, I certainly didn’t want him to beat you.

So today is a sad day for me, Jared. It’s going to hurt. Probably not as much as you’re going to hurt Brees but it will still hurt. But I’m putting on a brave face and I’ll do what has to be done. I will join my husband in yelling at the television every time the Saints suck a little bit. I will “like” my Aunt Micki’s Saints themed Facebook status. And I will enjoy my black bottom and gold cupcakes.

But just know, Jared, I still love your face.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

 

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, regular or reduced fat, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

For the cupcakes:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup unflavored vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

To make the filling:

  1. Beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in the chopped chocolate pieces. Set aside.

To make the cupcakes:

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