Double Layer Cupcakes

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I have several posts pending from the last couple weeks and they seem to all be recipes.  I have found a lot of fun dishes lately so keep checking back for all the deliciousness!

While recently celebrating my birthday, I decided I wanted to bypass the whole "birthday cake" thing and do something more fun.  I love cupcakes so I immediately went to my favorite obsession site to find inspiration.

I came across a layered cupcake that looked so good.  I decided to try it out and it was a success!  So many possible variations so you will never get bored!  The picture is a Neapolitan-inspired version with chocolate brownie, strawberry cake, and vanilla icing.  I also tried chocolate brownie, funfetti cake, and rainbow chip icing.  You really can't go wrong and the recipe couldn't be easier:

Ingredients:
1 box of brownie mix (any kind), prepared as directed
1 box cake mix (any kind), prepared as directed
1 container frosting

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven according to package directions.
2.  Prepare mixes in separate bowls.
3.  In a greased (or lined) cupcake pan, fill each cup 1/3 the way up with brownie mix.  Then go back and fill them up another 1/3 with the cake mix.
4.  Bake 20-25 minutes, or according to the directions on the box. 
5.  Once cooled, ice them and enjoy!!

I love Reese's Cups so my next variation might be brownie, vanilla cake and peanut butter icing with crushed mini Reese's Cups on top.  Anything goes!  What variations do you want to try?