How do I know that I've really arrived in the baking world? Fourth graders swooning over my baked masterpieces would be the first indicator.
Or perhaps they're not THAT picky.
Last night I made a super-simple, semi-healthier version of chocolate cupcakes. I used that trick that everyone besides me probably already knew where you mix chocolate cake mix and a can of pumpkin, and then bake it. Those are literally ALL of the ingredients. I chose organic chocolate cake mix, because that seems to be the kick I'm on right now. Also, the recipe was for cake, and I opted for mini-cupcakes.
I brought them in for my class to try today. I told them that there was a secret ingredient that made them healthier than regular cake. They were guessing all this crazy stuff...soybeans, cranberries, tofu, apple juice, etc. After a hint about this ingredient being a current seasonal one, they guess pumpkin right away. I expected them to immediately get grossed out, but they still thought that these were the best things EVER. They asked for the recipe, and about half of my class frantically copied it down on post-it notes. One girl declared that this is what she was going to bring for her birthday treat!
I consider that a success. Even though I am responsible for the grades on my critic's report cards, I'm sure that didn't influence their reactions at all...
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