OK... so I like themes when it comes to food... silly but true. Seeing some Elvis Reeses Cups gave me a flash of deep fried inspiration.

The Deep Fried Elvis Cupcake.

Which I'm trying to work up the courage to try... Why? Well, everyone knows Elvis was not known for going light on the food. He liked it big, gooey, and fat laden. One report I read said Elvis, in his younger days, would eat 8 burgers in a sitting... plus fries and shakes (notice plural). So all this got me to thinking... what, oh what would Elvis do... cupcake-wise.

And so my weird little brain concocted a recipe. Yes... a gooey... peanut-buttery... deep fried piece of maddness. Which for obvious reasons concerning my health, I have not yet tried.

And here comes the challenge part. Since its a rather... ODD idea... The first person to do this... make a batch, eat one, take pictures and post a photo album of the whole thing... I'll give a $50 tip here on team sugar, I'll throw in an extra $10 if you film it and post it here on team sugar... and another $10 if you can convince a group of people to eat them with you. Why... because I'm too chicken to do it myself... although I will, and I'll film it too... eventually. And, it sounds like sticky fun to boot...and a possible $70 in sugar money. But, of course, I have rules.

1. The recipe must be followed exactly. I want at least 1 pic of all the ingredients.
2. I want a couple pics of you making them... mixing, filling, battering, frying, frosting...
3. 1 pic taking a bite of the finished madness.
4. And one pic of your reaction. Group reactions if you are going for the bonus points.
5. Everything should be posted here, on team sugar... because I would rather not travel the entire internet to find stuff. But I'm sure your friends elseware would be amused.
6. This is for fun... so if you are grossed out entirely, have food alergies, can't eat sugar... your doctor freaks out... Do NOT do this.
7. The first person to email me, with a successful Elvis cupcake... "wins".
8. If the Mods really hate this idea... I will respect their wishes and delete... but I thought I'd give it a shot.
9. BE CAREFUL! and follow all instructions, safety precautions regarding deep frying... whether its this or anything for that matter.

OK... so on to the recipe part.

The cake part of the cupcake must be made using "Elvis's favorite poundcake recipe" which I found at Epicurious: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/232642

The cupcakes need to be filled with mashed bannana and smooth/creamy peanut butter.
Be sure to put the "cap" back on top.

Dip the cupcakes in some form of batter. Maybe even coat in cookie crumbs?

CAREFULLY deep fry cupcakes.

Drain off excess oil.

Top with Peanut Butter frosting. Use a cream cheese frosting recipe, but replace half of the cream cheese with peanut butter. You can use a pastry bag to top with or use a knife...

Top with carmalized banana slices. Like you would do for Bananas Foster... but no rum. Butter and brown sugar only.

Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.

Scared yet... I sure am. I'm going to do this eventually regardless of whether anyone else does or not. I have a feeling my mouth will need to be pried open after though. Well, its not like I'm asking you to eat bugs... Its a peanut butter banana cupcake... which happens to be fried.

Oh dear.
Let the Elvis Mania Begin Again.