Photo by Danielle Chong
If Mr. Food Musings ever leaves me, I've got my next lover all picked out.
He's a chocolate soufflé cupcake from Macarune. (I bet you thought cupcakes were all girls. Ha! Some of them are metrosexuals.)
I will let him cool his heels in the refrigerator to preserve his youthful good looks until I am ready for him. Then I will remove him from his box with deft and gentle fingers, settling his sweet flesh on the counter to warm up. (My own hot breath might also do the trick.) When the time is right, I'll s-l-o-w-l-y peel his wrapper away and gaze upon his dark chocolate skin. He's a little lumpy, but that isn't age or sloth -- it's chunks of luscious, rich Valrhona chocolate hiding just beneath the surface.
I prefer to attack with a fork rather than with hands or mouth, which may seem a bit unconventional; the advantage is that it prolongs the experience. The ratio of luscious buttercream -- coffee or coconut, I can't say; a lady doesn't kiss and tell! -- to soft, chocolatey cupcake is perfect, and though the buttercream's light texture teases the tongue, it's the perfect foil for the cake's rich flavor and dense crumb.
I blush to confess that I have had this cupcake at least a dozen times in the last few weeks; I am nearly insatiable. I have savored every bite. This is one lover I never tire of.
On second thought, perhaps I'll make the chocolate soufflé cupcake my newest conquest anyway. Mr. FM can watch if he wants -- or join in the fun.
Hell, you can all join in the fun. He only costs $35 (per dozen). Oh...didn't I mention he charges for his services? All the good ones make you pay, one way or another.
Scrumptious!! Do these guys age well? Just askin' since I'm one of those "senior citizens!"
Posted by: mom | October 18, 2007 at 02:27 AM
First macaroons, now cupcakes, with nary a week in between? How am I going to fit into my jeans?! (sob)
Posted by: Jennifer Jeffrey | October 18, 2007 at 05:41 AM
oh my.
I've been promising myself to start WW again on Monday, until now...
Posted by: sam | October 18, 2007 at 08:53 AM
But can a cupcake play guitar?
Posted by: Jeff | October 19, 2007 at 04:34 PM
what a surprise! for a while, i was curious to hear what catherine's new favorite cupcakes were.. glad u love them.. these are really fun to bake..
p/s: i'd attack with a fork too as unconventional as it is.. after all, the perfect kind of guy would have to b tough enough to handle it :)
Posted by: danielle | October 21, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Oh MY GOD, those look good! And I loves me a good-looking metrosexual anytime....
Posted by: Amy K | October 29, 2007 at 06:56 PM