Hi Hat Cupcakes

My dear friend Katie and I made some cupcakes together.  I have wanted to make these cupcakes for over a year.  I got the idea from Bakerella http://www.bakerella.com/hi-hat-cupcakes/ They have always intimidated me.  If I didn't have Katie there, I would have quit half way through making them! 
First, we made the chocolate cupcake. 

Then, we had to make the frosting.  It was a swiss meringue buttercream version.  That is what gave us so much trouble.  If you ever go to make it, make sure you de-grease your utensils first! 

We then had to make the chocolate coating for on top.

Ta-Da!!

They were very fun to make and eat :)
Thanks for looking and have a great week!