How to make these Smith Island cupcakes

I don't actually know what Smith Island means but omg, een with 504 calories a cupcake, I want one! Allison, will you make some for me? Visit the Washington Post for the recipe by Kendall Barrett


Photo by Julia Ewan for The Washington Post

Comments

SassCentral said…
it's a island in the chesapeake bay famous for their layered cakes...
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88412262

a cupcake version of this tasty cake is brilliant!
Anonymous said…
It's a decadent cupcake for sure...with over 500 calories!
Anonymous said…
Smith Island is the name of an island/fishing village in the Chesapeake Bay, in fact it is named for one of the oldest families in the area. Recently Maryland named their official cake, the Smith Island Cake. So Smith Island cupcakes would be a take on that. They look delicious!
Lauren said…
Another article about Smith Island cake from the Washington Post
Lauren said…
Hm, sorry, I guess I forgot to post the link! http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/22/ST2008042202125.html
Brownie said…
Yum. What a great idea.