Erica is part of the WOBM Hometown Crew. She's young and she has dreams. And in some way, we think we're helping her get closer to her dream. She wants a bakery/sweet shop and you know what, she'll have one someday! But for now she bakes for The Ocean County Breakfast Show every Friday morning and shares her everything home-made goodies!

Erica's Sweets

The Chocolate Wonder: Chocolate Cupcake With Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

Cake Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup softened salted butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup cocoa

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup melted chocolate

Preparation:

Cream butter & sugar Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mix In a seperate bowl mix flour, cocoa, baking soda & salt Add dr mix to creamed mix & aternate with adding milk & water Add melted chocolate Put in greased cupcake trays. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes. Let cool before removing from tray & icing.

Icing Recipe Ingredients:

1 Cup softened salted butter

3 Cups confectionary sugar

1/2 Cup cocoa

2 tsp vanilla

4 tbs half & half or milk

Preparation:

Cream butter to soften Add rest of ingredients (add more half & half if you want less thick)

Pretzel