baby boy shower - chevron cupcakes

what could be cuter for a baby boy shower than chevron stripes and polkadot ties...

(ties were made from ribbon and craft wire)

feathering/chevron... close enough for me.

this was the invitation/inspiration and the chocolate "stash" makes for a perfect cupcake topper. 

I had to make all these things the night before, so I didn't get pictures of the cupcakes the day of the party, but you get the idea!

the cupcakes are one of my favorites...

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE FILLING

RECIPE:

1 box chocolate fudge cake mix (make according to package directions)

1 8oz cream cheese

1 egg

1/3 c. sugar

3/4 c. mini chocolate chips

make cake mix according to package.  in a seperate bowl mix cream cheese, sugar and egg until well blended, fold in chocolate chips.  fill chocolate batter 1/2 full.  drop filling by teaspoon full into each cupcake.

bake 350 for 20 min.

frost with CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

RECIPE:

1 8oz. cream cheese

1 stick softened butter

1 lb. powdered sugar

3 Tbsp heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla

pinch of salt

whip it good...whip it real good... :)