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| Chocolate Cupcakes and Peanut Butter Icing Copyright 2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved Show: Barefoot Contessa Episode: Working Lunch Overall User Rating:  |
Feed the kids chocolate
12/27/2007 at 10:45am
User: Sally A from Superior Township, MI User Rating:
This recipe is easy and yummy although the cooking time takes much less than 25 mins - test at 18 mins. I didn't do the peanut butter icing but substituted a vanilla cream cheese instead.
Great Concept, ok recipe
12/14/2007 at 12:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I just made the cupcakes last night and they came out alright. I think that because of the peanut butter frosting, the cake needed to be a bit more moist. I was surprised how thick the batter was. Next time I will probably add a little bit more liquid to the batter so they come out more moist. Since the batter is so thick you have to be really careful not to over cook them. My cupcakes only took 18 min to cook versus the 20-25 recommended.
These cupcakes are incredible!!!!!
12/10/2007 at 03:27am
User: Colleen from Chicago, IL User Rating:
These cupcakes are sooooo great. They turned out delicious, just like Reeses Peanut Butter cups!!! Mine were so moist, but they crumbled a bit-they need to be more dense. Does anyone have advice to correct this? Did I overmix? Less sour cream? I will make these again and again. I was able to make 20 cupcakes, with the perfect amount of frosting! Make these!
Best Cupcakes Ever!
11/29/2007 at 05:16pm
User: Amber from Kansas City, MO User Rating:
These were the best cupcakes I have ever tasted... seriously! I am not a big fun of PB... but the cupcakes themselves were very yummy! My boyfriend loves PB and he truly loved these!
Deliciously Decadent Cupcakes
11/24/2007 at 03:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've been wanting to make these cupcakes for quite some time,and I'm so glad I finally did. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the cupcake itself is moist, as long as you don't overbake it as some raters did, and it's not too sweet, like most of Ina's recipes. It's true that the recipe yields more like 24 cupcakes than 12-15. I substituted chunky peanut butter for the frosting because I did not have creamy, and it's still a spectacular frosting and so easy!
TOTALLY ROCKS!!!
11/23/2007 at 01:40pm
User: Rachel from Arlington, TX User Rating:
OMG!!! These are A-MAZING!!! I read some reviews, and they must have done something wrong or improvised somehow because mine came out perfect!! They are soooo yummeeee!!! This is definitely a "MUST-TRY"!!
at least the icing was good...
11/18/2007 at 11:55am
User: Ashley from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I made these last night and blech! I ended up tossing the cupcakes! The batter tasted delicious was almost frosting-like, but after they were baked, they were bitter and had almost no sweetness to them. It was almost like there was no sugar in them at all. The icing was amazing though.
Amazing!
11/13/2007 at 02:49pm
User: Patricia from Portage, MI User Rating:
I made these cupcakes last night for my nephew's birthday and they were fantastic! Especially the peanut butter icing. They were super simple to make and so much better than a boxed cake! If your cupcakes turned out dry, you baked them too long.
Mrs. Payne
11/10/2007 at 03:05pm
User: Michelle from Columbus, GA User Rating:
I watched the show and the cupcakes looked so tasty and easy to make. I let my grandchildren 5 & 8 yrs old help me preapre them proving just how simple they were. The taste though... OH MY GOODNESS !!!! :-) I ended up having to make another batch for my neighbors and other family members. They are double deeee..licious!!!
Fabulous!
11/09/2007 at 11:09am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These cupcakes are so good! And not any more difficult than any other recipe. The batter alone is so good it could be served as dessert--except for the raw eggs in it, of course.
Yummy!
11/08/2007 at 03:21am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made these tonight and expected them to turn out dry the way other people rated them. They came out perfect! I didn't give 5 stars because the chocolate mix could have been a little sweeter, but overall these are great!
too dry
11/05/2007 at 04:47pm
User: Lauren from Cincinnati, OH User Rating:
The frosting was really good, but the cupcakes were really very dry.
A bit dry
11/05/2007 at 02:23pm
User: Katie from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
When I was making this recipe and tasted the batter, I could not believe how light and delicious it was. However, when I baked the cupcakes, they came out dry and slightly bland, not sweet enough. So, I thought I had done something incorrectly I made the cupcakes a week later...same result. I found them very crumbly and dry. The icing was amazing. I've made it several times and used it on other desserts and treats as frosting...fabulous.
Fabulous icing!
11/04/2007 at 03:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The peanut butter icing is out of this world! However, I was disappointed with the chocolate cake recipe. You would be better off using a box cake. The last time I made these I used the chocolate cake recipe from the back of a Hershey's cocoa box - this is a much better chocolate cake recipe. Whenever I make this I'm always asked for the peanut butter icing recipe. Love the icing!!!
WOW!!
11/02/2007 at 04:10pm
User: Lisa from Tarrytown, NY User Rating:
As my boyfriend put it - BLOODY GOOD!!! I used special dark cocoa and the cupcakes came out perfect. Thanks for another winner Ina.
Really Good
11/01/2007 at 07:43pm
User: Vince from San Diego, CA User Rating:
Dark, moist, rich and sophisticated in their taste. Made a batch and brought them to the office. Gone by noon. A keeper. Nice going Ina.
Something went wrong...
10/31/2007 at 05:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am a HUGE Ina fan. Every single recipe I've ever made of hers has been a success. I don't know what happened with these cupcakes, though. Maybe someone can help- they just didn't rise. Is it the lack of baking powder in the recipe?? I didn't even get around to making the icing (which looks delicious) because I had to throw out my whole flat batch. Any ideas??
PERFECTLY AMAZING!!!!!!
10/31/2007 at 11:06am
User: Megan from Dayton, OR User Rating:
I knew I would love these when I watched Ina make them. Instead of making cupcakes I poured the batter into a 9x13 pan, and baked until the cake tester had small crumbs on it. I made the cake and pb frosting exactly like the recipe stated and both turned out perfect!!!! And yes, the frosting recipe does make enough for a 9x13 pan, in fact it was maybe a touch to pb rich for me--I might cut it back a little next time. But I definately found my new favorite chocolate cake!!!!!
Best and easy cupcake
10/27/2007 at 12:57pm
User: Jackie from irving, TX User Rating:
It's is the best cupcake i have every taste and it is very easy to make. So thank you.
Unbelievable
10/20/2007 at 07:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These cupcakes are so delicious and the icing is so rich. Peanut butter and chocolate really is the perfect combo. The sour cream makes the cake super moist. If you follow her directions properly, there is no way that these cupcakes will be dry and mealy as some other reviews suggest. Thanks Ina!
best cupcake ever!
10/09/2007 at 09:55pm
User: Hourvash from Highlands Ranch, CO User Rating:
I think it was the sour cream and buttermilk that made these cupcakes so moist. I added some peanut butter chips in the batter and these were the best cupcakes I have had in a long time.
Yumalicious!
09/14/2007 at 11:53pm
User: Lamya from Saugus, CA User Rating:
These cupcakes are amazing! The cupcake and frosting go perfectly together. The cupcake is a little crumbly as some other reviews mentioned but because it has such an intense chocolate flavor and not too much sweetness it really is perfect for the icing. Everyone raves about this combo!
Unbelievable Frosting
09/09/2007 at 12:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used a different cake recipe but the Peanut Butter frosting is amazing! It is sweet but not overly sweet because of the peanut butter. I made it for a party and everyone loved them =)
Disappointing
09/03/2007 at 02:14am
User: Colleen from Champaign, IL User Rating:
I love Ina and have made several of her recipes with great results, but (and it pains me to say this) I had to throw these cupcakes out because no one would eat them! The only reason I am giving it two stars is because the frosting was incredible. Otherwise, the cupcake was surprisingly dry and basically tasted like a bite of crumbly cocoa powder. I am so bummed out because I thought these looked great! I will just have to search for a better chocolate cupcake recipe to put this delicious frosting on.
easy and delicious
08/31/2007 at 01:31pm
User: pamela from las vegas, NV User Rating:
made these with my 3 year old granddaughter. wonderful. we used chocolate butter cream icing instead of peanut butter. makes you want to lick the plate.
Wonderful!
08/28/2007 at 01:53pm
User: Tracy from Independence, KY User Rating:
These cupcakes and icing are out of this world. I did deviate a little bit from the cupcake recipe by adding semisweet choolate chips. Other then that I made it spot on and it was incredible. I made them for my boyfriend's birthday supper which I rounded out with a nice baked ziti, and salad. He was very impressed with these and he doesn't even like sweets. Ina, I don't know if you read thee reviews or not but I think your recipes are wonderful and very appealing. you have definately helped boost my culinary skills and I beleive you ARE the Julia Child of this generation. Thanks for the great recipes and your wonderful show. I love to watch it.
EXCELLENT
08/28/2007 at 12:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the best cupcakes I have ever made. The peanut butter topping was great. This is a recipe that will get used many times in the years to come.
One of Ina's few misses
08/27/2007 at 11:19pm
User: JENNIFER from Cary, NC User Rating:
The cupcakes are terribly dry, crumbly, and as another reviewer put it -- mealy. The flavor itself is cocoa-rich and not too sweet, but the texture of the cake is truly awful -- a dry sponge. The frosting is very good, tho, so I'm twisting the cupcake tops off to eat them with the icing and tossing the bottoms.
chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter icing
08/25/2007 at 07:28pm
User: Wanda from McHenry, IL User Rating:
I used dark chocolate cocoa for the cupcake. I cut the peanut butter from 1 cup to 3/4 and cut the confectioners sugar to 3/4 as well. The results were fabulous. I received kudos from all who ate them.
Icing is wonderful
08/18/2007 at 04:24pm
User: Sara from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
I didn't try the chocolate cake recipe but I found the perfect peanut butter icing for brownies. It's amazing! So creamy and peanuty.
PeanutbutterieGoodness
08/14/2007 at 01:17pm
User: Adrienne from Mays Landing, NJ User Rating:
These cupcakes are SO good. Perfect for anyone who loves the peanutbutter/chocolate combo!
Awesome!
08/12/2007 at 07:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was very good!
Amazing cupcakes
08/04/2007 at 07:38pm
User: Amelia from Needham, MA User Rating:
Even though I cheated and used a boxed cake mix, these cupcakes were amazing due to the homemade frosting which was creamy and delicious. It's a great combination. The chopped peanuts on top add a nice crunch and texture.
Amazing Icing!
07/02/2007 at 11:03pm
User: Elizabeth from New York, NY User Rating:
While the cupcakes were quite good, the peanut butter icing stole the show. Everyone asked for the recipe! Even using so much cocoa powder, I didn't think the chocolate flavor was really strong. The cupcakes were still delicious (much better than boxed!), but I was expecting a little more of a strong chocolate flavor. I might experiment in the future for a richer flavor. I also might ignore the chopped peanuts on top. While they looked nice, I didn't especially care for the added texture, especially since the icing was so incredibly smooth and creamy. I'll definitely be making this icing again often!
The Ultimate Funny-bone
06/29/2007 at 12:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This chocolate cupcake with peanut butter icing is the ultimate funny-bone for adults. Super easy and super delicious. Once you try it, a chocolate cupcake will never be without peanut butter icing again.
Peanut butter cups gone gourmet
06/27/2007 at 07:08pm
User: Lisa from Sunnyvale, CA User Rating:
I could tell from the batter that the cupcakes were going to be good. They were moist and chocolatey without being too sweet. The peanut butter frosting was incredible. My husband thought they were too rich but isn't that what a good dessert is? This is definately going into my files; it would make a fun dessert for a dinner party for adults.
AWESOME!!!!
06/27/2007 at 05:00pm
User: Marge from Cincinnati, OH User Rating:
I made this recipe for my Granddaughter's seventh birthday. She invited 9 little girls and I made 12 cupcakes (with box mix). Because she loves chocolate AND peanut butter this was perfect. Everyone wanted seconds, this icing was a big hit with every little girl they all wanted another one,but the top only! Next time I am going to go the extra mile and make Ina's cupcakes. It's a KEEPER
Great Cupcakes!
06/26/2007 at 06:55pm
User: Jeffery from Haines City, FL User Rating:
I made these chocolate cupcakes and they were moist, decadent, and awesome.
pleeease
06/17/2007 at 10:44am
User: sheila from wall, NJ User Rating:
i wish i knew this icing wont even do a 13x9 cake ...and its not that good
Dissapointed
06/14/2007 at 12:25pm
User: john from Fort Pierce, FL User Rating:
Usually Ina's recipes are tasty and worth keeping. This is terrible I had to throw the cupcakes away. They were that bad.
To Die For!
06/13/2007 at 12:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made these and took them to the office - they were gone in minutes. I had to hand out copies of the recipe to everyone.
Rich
06/12/2007 at 06:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I just bought store chocolate muffin mix, but the peanut butter icing was really great. I expected the icing to be a little thicker, but it still was amazing.
best cupcakes ever!
06/08/2007 at 12:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
these are SO GOOD! love the combination of p.b. and chocolate! they are so moist and the icing is to die for!! made some changes- personal preferance and lack of supplies. didn't have x-large eggs, so used 2 whole large eggs and 1 egg white. liked someone's idea to use choc. syrup instead of coffee but #1 ing. listed is high fructose corn syrup, so used sugar free hot fudge ice cream topping instead. didn't have heavy cream so used lowfat milk for the icing. it made 24 cupcakes as previously stated and only took 15 min to bake- watch carefully and don't over-bake!
Perfection!
06/05/2007 at 06:58pm
User: Ronnie from McKinleyville, CA User Rating:
Perfect combination of PB and chocolate.The cupcakes were perfectly moist and not overly sweet and the frosting was to die for and super creamy! Another Ina delicacy! Thanks!
Wonderful cupcakes
06/02/2007 at 06:53pm
User: Sharon from Camden, NJ User Rating:
I followed the recipe to the letter. Cupcakes were moist and flavorful without being too sweet. I wouldn't change the cupcake recipe. Icing was a smidge too peanutbuttery. Next time I'll reduce to 3/4 cup pb and see what happens. I may increase the confectioners suger just a smidge. All in all an excellent recipe.
Peanut Buttery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05/31/2007 at 10:10pm
User: Rebecca from Roeland Park, KS User Rating:
I didn't have time to make the cupcakes by scratch so I made a store box cupcake mix. However, I did make the peanut butter icing and it was pretty good. You have to really love peanut butter to like the icing.
the best
05/20/2007 at 12:59pm
User: sheree from margate, FL User Rating:
easy to make and i don't bake often. very sinful but worth all the calories
sticky
05/13/2007 at 09:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
after reading the other reviews, i followed my own recipe for the cupcakes, but the frosting was a little too heavy for my taste... definitely needed some milk to wash it down.
amazing
05/09/2007 at 09:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Loved it, as did all my family and my boyfriend. The icing was the best though, it was delicious and sooo easy to make. They were very moist too, but also crumbley. I plan to make them again.
Great Frosting
05/06/2008 at 02:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought the frosting was fantastic! The cupcakes were good, but a little dry. I baked them for 20 min. My son loved them! I made them for his birthday. I will probably use a different recipe for the cupcakes in the future, but I definitly make the frosting! I used chunky peanut butter and it was perfect!
Good icing, Bad cupcakes
05/03/2007 at 08:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved the icing, and so did my girlfriend. But the cupcakes themselves were on the dry and unsatisfactory side. Another reviewer previously made a comment about liking a 'bigger crumb' which I read prior to making the recipe, I and thought it was an odd comment. But now that I've made the recipe I agree. The cupcakes just kind of crumble away to nothing. Overall BIG stars for the icing, no stars for the cupcakes.
Best Peanut Butter and Chocolate Dessert
05/02/2007 at 04:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very peanut buttery and very moist! I loved it.
yum
04/30/2007 at 05:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this wqs the best frosting we've ever had! so light and fluffy! we made mini-muffins for a party and everyone loved them!
Another great one for the Barefoot Contessa...
04/22/2007 at 09:44pm
User: Michelle from Wilmington, DE User Rating:
Ina has done it again. The icing is fantastic! The adults loved it...the kids loved it...it was a great success. I have used the icing in many other applications. You can always count on Ina to come through with flying colors.
Mixed opinion
04/22/2007 at 03:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cake was wonderful. Not sure about the frosting just yet...unusual.
Very moist, a perfect combination
04/22/2007 at 01:17am
User: Sayuri from Livermore, CA User Rating:
Perfect for kids and adults. The classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter come together happily with this recipe. The cupcakes are extremely chocolatey and moist. The icing is simple, yet decadent. These are a bit unexpected and very appreciated. I have some chocolate cupcakes sitting in my freezer right now. Spoil yourself and make these for no special occasion.
Awesome!!!
04/18/2008 at 06:11pm
User: STACY from portland, OR User Rating:
We have made these several times at our house and love them! The icing is absolutely to die for!
Ina's Right!
04/17/2007 at 09:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Ina's right; these do taste just like Reese's peanut butter cups!
Amazing icing!
04/16/2008 at 11:34pm
User: Erica from Lansing, MI User Rating:
I didn't have time to make both the cake recipe and the icing, so I used this peanut butter icing with a Duncan Hines dark chocolate mix. This is the most amazing frosting I have ever had, and it went together incredibly easy. The peanut butter flavor was mellowed out by the sugar, however it also wasn't too sweet. Perfect combination!
the icing
04/16/2007 at 07:38pm
User: Yurica from monterrey, mexico, AL User Rating:
the icing is so easy and super yummy...thank you Ina
Great Cupcake!!
04/15/2007 at 05:43pm
User: Nikki from Yorba Linda, CA User Rating:
I really enjoy making these cupcakes, I find myself making them all the time now. The batter is easy and very good. I wasn't too crazy about the frosting (a little to much peanut butter for me), so I usually use regular vanilla frosting. But the kids I was making them for loved them!!
Perfect cupcakes
04/12/2008 at 10:02am
User: Hilary from Kyle, TX User Rating:
These actually turned out perfect! They are moist but don't fall apart or crumb up when you ice the tops. The flavor is great and the peanut butter icing is really light and delicious. These transported nicely and everyone loved them. They are now my go-to recipe for cupcakes.
Good- but...
04/12/2007 at 07:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cupcakes were great! - I didn't like the icing at all though. I will make these cupcakes again but I will just use my own favorite icing.
YUMMY - High Altitude conversion
04/09/2008 at 08:29pm
User: P from Superior, CO User Rating:
I halved this recipe and my son and I devoured these. We live in the Metro Denver Area (mile high!) so I made the following adjustments: for half a recipe: 1 cup flour, same number of Tablespoons of coffee (2). Baked in convection oven at 350 degrees for 18 minutes. My cupcakes weren't as big as Ina's (didn't have the same ice cream scoop). I got 12. Half a recipe of the icing was perfect for this number. Yes, this is a more dense cupcake, but it wasn't dry. Wonderful rich chocolate flavor--better than a mix. I like that she doesn't go overboard on the sugar. Other than my high altitude conversion, I wouldn't change a thing. Wonderful and satisfying!
an 'adult' cupcake...
04/09/2007 at 10:23am
User: naima from chicago, IL User Rating:
these are absolutely divine---moist with a balanced chocolate and peanut butter flavor. however, substituted chocolate syrup for coffee(i don't drink and my already very 'active' toddler will be consuming) and used a crunchy peanut butter (cause that is what i like).hmmm...maybe i won't share with my son after all??
chocolate cupcakes
04/02/2008 at 07:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cupcakes were moist and delicious. The frosting is the best I've ever had.Yummy
Buckeye Cupcakes
04/01/2007 at 09:35am
User: Beth from columbus, OH User Rating:
Made these to root on the Buckeyes in the Final Four Game. They were a huge hit! Many requested that I make them for the tailgates in the fall. Thanks, Ina for a GREAT recipe.
Salty Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!
03/31/2007 at 10:17pm
User: Denise from Fort Myers, FL User Rating:
These cupcakes are very rich, but SO delicious! The cupcake is sweet, the frosting is a bit salty. SO GOOD!
Amazing
03/31/2007 at 11:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Moved fom England and have fallen in love with Barefoot Contessa. Thease are amazing, i am a chocoholic so added some semi sweet choccy chips to the batter. Wow amazing. Thank you Ina.
bjg06
03/30/2007 at 11:17pm
User: Beverly from Palos Verdes Estates, CA User Rating:
The cupcakes were wonderful, but I was a bit disappointed in the icing...it was too bland. My husband loved it, but I thought it needed a kick of some kind, maybe more peanut butter, or chunky pb. It made 24 cupcakes and baked perfectly in 20 minutes. Your great Ina...record some new shows please.
These are so, so Good!
03/29/2007 at 02:53pm
User: CHERYL from Boca Raton, FL User Rating:
Loved it! Didn't change a thing. These were a hit with everyone. But it did make 24 regular sized cupcakes, instead of 14-15 as the recipe states. Maybe Ina used larger cupcake pans.
Icing is fabulous!
03/28/2007 at 05:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These cupcakes were a big hit. The icing is so creamy and delicious!
Cupcakes with peanut butter icing
03/27/2008 at 08:59pm
User: David from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I finally made these cupcakes last night and I liked them but I didn?t exactly get rave reviews. I was told by everyone that ?they didn?t feel the frosting.? Even though this wasn?t my recipe, I took great offence. One of my friends said they thought the icing was pure peanut butter. I think I did add a little too much cream, and the frosting was a little runny. I was also told that the cake part was not sweet enough. It was hard work and a labor of love but I hate when friends don?t rave as much as I like! I will make the ?cake? part again but I will try a different frosting. I also think instead of half and half sugars I will make it with all white sugar. Thanks anyway Ina, most of your stuff is really good! I also have to add, the cake part was moist and light, to get that result, you need to just mix it?not over mix it!
AWESOME!!!
03/26/2007 at 05:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
OMG - these cupcakes were awesome! Light, chocolately and not too sweet. I also developed myown mint/peppermint icing for a St.Patrick's day dinner party- even with both types of icing were hit.
OMG
03/25/2007 at 02:41pm
User: Darlenee from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I'm not a baker and I was sceptical on trying another recipe after a few not so great result with others. But this is better than the box...can I also use the batter recipe for a chocolate cake?
simply perfect
03/24/2008 at 05:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i'm not a very big fan of cupcakes but these were simply delicious. nothing was too rich, everything was perfect.
Another Ina creation to die for
03/23/2007 at 11:35pm
User: Danielle from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA User Rating:
Ina's recipie's are always perfect. I always mess up cupcakes where they are too dense. This recipe was so easy and for once I had super moist cupcakes that were to die for! Ive made these cupcakes 3 times and everytime they are perfect! YUM!
good, slightly time consuming
03/23/2007 at 06:33pm
User: Leanna from Apple Valley, MN User Rating:
These were very good. I used fat free sour cream just to make them a little healthier and they tasted great. You almost don't need the frosting. I also used 1% milk in the frosting instead of the cream.
not a hit
03/20/2008 at 03:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love INA, however this recipe I did not love. As with the others the cake was not too sweet and a bit dry. I do like the idea of adding some semi-sweet chocolate chips, or maybe even a peanut butter and jelly cupcake, yumm. Thanks Ina, you are my favorite food network chef!
Fabulash!
03/20/2007 at 03:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious...made these for extra cake at my daughters 1 year party...a smashing success. I did not have the heavy cream on hand for the icing, so added a little milk and it was still great.
Uhmmm Good
03/20/2007 at 10:57am
User: WEBSTER from Millsboro, DE User Rating:
These are great cupcakes. Do not over bake. They are large and tastey. Took them to work and my co workers fought over who get one.
Very Good!
03/19/2007 at 11:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Rich chocolate flavor but not too sweet. Make sure NOT to use all natural peanut butter for the frosting--it does not get nearly as fluffy as regular peanut butter. There was a lot of extra batter after baking the first dozen cupcakes, so I froze the rest and used a week later. They came out great as well.
Most amazing chocolate cake ever
03/18/2007 at 06:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the most delicious cupcakes ever. my husband and was just amazed.
yummy cupcakes
03/18/2007 at 02:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made these for a family get together. Everyone Loved them. They were absoltely moist and the frosting is outstanding!! I used 1/2 dark chocolate and 1/2 regular chocolate cocoa and they were delicious. Love the way the frosting is so creamy. Thanks Ina
Even my mother in law liked it!
03/17/2008 at 03:31pm
User: Christine from San Jose, CA User Rating:
The frosting is absolutely amazing! I used a devil's food chocolate cake mix and the combo was divine. The icing was enough for a 9" 2 layer cake. The prep time was cut down to 10 minutes!! I'm not going to bother making any other frosting again. Next time I will try adding peanut butter cup crumbles to the top.
Yummmm
03/17/2007 at 10:13pm
User: Judy from Cincinnati, OH User Rating:
These were great! Did some in paper cups and had some batter left over so also used a few silcone baking cups. Don't use the silicone - the cupcakes would not come out and we had to eat them with a spoon! But the cake and frosting were yummy just the same! Be careful not to overfill, they do rise up qutie a bit and will overflow.
Excellent icing
03/17/2007 at 07:48pm
User: Jennifer from Clayton, CA User Rating:
I made this for my family and we all agreed the icing was the best part. The chocolate cupcake was nice, moist and just not chocolately enough for us!
Amazing Cupcakes
03/16/2007 at 09:41pm
User: Franny from Santa Monica, CA User Rating:
Whoopdydoo for Ina! These are delish!
Luscious
03/16/2007 at 01:57pm
User: David from Bridgewater, NJ User Rating:
I made these cupcakes and they are luscious. I would like to use this batter for a cake. How do I change the recipe for a layer cake?
Great, moist cupcakes
03/16/2007 at 01:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are fabulous!
Really Good
03/14/2007 at 04:24pm
User: Lorin from Smithtown, NY User Rating:
I am not a baker, but these cupcakes make me feel like one. They were so good, better than boxed mix, and all the ingredients were fresh. I will definately make these again.
Great Icing
03/11/2008 at 04:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Peanut butter icing is the best we have ever tasted. We shared cupcakes with peanut butter icing with friends, and everyone raved about the icing!!!YUM
Needs more sugar
03/11/2007 at 11:02am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cupcake texture is perfect, the icing is light & fluffy, but I think it needs more sugar. It tastes a little too bitter from the cocoa powder, but maybe that's because I used Hershey's. Ina--it would be great if you could tell us in your recipes what brand you use. I think it could have made the difference.
the icing!
03/10/2008 at 06:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Although I did not make the cupcakes, I did use the icing recipe and it was phenomenal. I used it to top cupcakes made with brownie mix (Paula Deen's idea) and they were very rich and moist! but the icing was by far the best part!
yummmm
03/10/2007 at 08:45pm
User: Lyric from Saint Paul, MN User Rating:
the minute i even heard the TITLE of this recipe i was hooked. i love chocolate and i love peanut butter and this is just a beautiful marriage of the two. i'm going to make some of these cupcakes tonight!
SOOO GOOD
03/10/2007 at 07:52pm
User: JESSICA from Troy, MI User Rating:
These cupcakes are delicious! The cake is moist with a semi-sweet chocolate flavor, and the peanut butter frosting is the best!! I would definitely use the frosting for brownies and cakes, too. Ina Garten is a genius!!!!
Good, but not great.
03/10/2007 at 05:38pm
User: Colleen from Spring Lake Heights, NJ User Rating:
The peanut butter icing was not as peanut buttery as I had hoped for.
peanut butter yummy
03/07/2007 at 03:42pm
User: charlene from oklahoma city, OK User Rating:
The cupcakes were a little dry, but I think I needed to adjust my oven for the altitude difference. These were so chocolaty and the frosting was luscious and creamy. Great job INA..
Ina does it again
03/07/2007 at 03:01pm
User: Jeanine from phoenix, AZ User Rating:
there's a reason she's my favorite food network chef. these were delicious cupcakes and the frosting was mouthwatering! my guests devoured these cupcakes and asked to take extras home! :) this recipe is a keeper for me!
A "must try" recipe
03/07/2007 at 02:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious
Yum!
03/07/2007 at 01:42am
User: Desiree from Seattle, WA User Rating:
I made these cupcakes and although they are a lot of work, they are definitely worth it. They were super moist and the frosting pairs great with the cupcake!
Holy Cow!
03/06/2007 at 04:56pm
User: Janessa from Escondido, CA User Rating:
These are, by far, the very best cupcakes I have ever made!! I took them to work and they were gone within minutes, but the raves kept coming for days!!! Definitely worth the extra time to make. And the icing.....WOW!!
YUM!
03/06/2007 at 04:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
DELICOUS
Yummy Reese Cups
03/05/2008 at 05:21pm
User: Chauna from Owings Mills, MD User Rating:
These were delicious. The entire family loved them. Like the other reviews, my cupcakes only needed 18 minutes of cooking time. They taste just like cake reese cups. If you follow the recipe exactly, you can't mess this recipe up. Worth trying!!! Will definitely make again.
BEST APPLE CHEESE CAKE EVER
03/04/2007 at 02:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
THIS RECIPE WAS SO DELICIOUS AND SO RICH IT JUST WAS AWESOME AND MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH. IT WAS SO GOOD I HAD TO SHARE THE RECIPE WITH MY MOTHER. THANKS PAULA FOR A RECIPE SO HEAVENLY KEVIN IN DENVER
AMAZING ICING
03/04/2007 at 01:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These cupcakes taste fabulous, I blame it all on the icing. This is by far the best peanut butter icing I have ever had or made; however, the cupcakes were quite crumbly and a bit dry. I am going to make them again and hopefully it was a slight error on my part. They tasted great, not to sweet (the cupcake), but just a bit to dry.
more frostinig
03/03/2007 at 04:42pm
User: Sarah from bootown, NE User Rating:
I really loved both the cupcakes and the frosting, especially the frosting. I love Ina's coconut cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and I was expecting the same cupcake to frosting ratio as that recipe. However, with the peanut butter frosting, I didn't think there was as much as with the cream cheese frostiing. Since I LOVED the peanut butter frosting, I'm going to 1 and a 1/2 the frosting next time so that I have more.
fabulous!!
03/02/2008 at 07:39pm
User: Peg from Columbus, OH User Rating:
I saw Ina preparing this on TV, and read the reviews. Many said the cupcake was dry, and cooked faster. So, I added an extra egg, one tablespoon more of sour cream and buttermilk; reduced the cooking time to 18 minutes. They are fabulous!!! This recipe is definitely one to keep and make again.
Easy and Delicious
02/29/2008 at 08:49pm
User: Wendy from Northbrook, IL User Rating:
I think these cupcakes are great and so is the delicious frosting. They are pretty easy to make and so much better than a box mix.
Yummy!
02/29/2008 at 03:51pm
User: Cherie from Powder Springs, GA User Rating:
Very moist and delicious cupcakes. I only baked mine for 18 minutes and they were great.
FANTASTIC!
02/28/2008 at 08:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this last night for work and everyone is raving about this one. Best chocolate cake I have ever done, and the icing is fantastic! Thanks Ina!
Good!
02/27/2008 at 10:56pm
User: heidy from r.p.v, CA User Rating:
They are good, but need 1/3 of cup of more sugar! I added a 1/2 tsp of baking powder.
The Best Ever for Cupcakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
02/27/2008 at 08:53pm
User: darcy from miamisburg, OH User Rating:
The tast was amazing, the choc. and the icing peanut butter. It was so good!!
chocolate cupcakes and peanut butter icing
02/27/2008 at 12:00pm
User: faye from bluefield, WV User Rating:
After reading the reviews, I decided to change the recipe a little so I would not make the same mistakes.....I substituted both sugars from 2/3 cup to 1 cup each....the buttermilk I substituted from 1 cup to 1 1/4 cups and I decreased the cocoa powder to 3/4. They turned out really good....the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I did change the recipe. Try them - you will like them.
Easy and yummy!
02/19/2007 at 02:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This a very easy recipe to follow and the results are amazing. The coffee really does bring out the taste of chocolate and the peanut butter frosting is light and provides a terrific complement to the moist chocolate cupcakes. I did opt to use chopped peanuts and the chrunchy texture is a nice finish to the smooth frosting and moist cupcakes. I made them for my husband's birthday yesterday and he e-mailed me this morning to say he can't wait to have another one. I will definitely make this recipe again.
Delicious!
02/17/2007 at 10:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made quite a few of Barefoot Contessa's desserts and have never been disappointed. I made this today for my son's birthday and it was a hit! But instead of making the cake into cupcakes he asked for a sheet cake, so I baked it in a 9X13 baking dish for 35 minutes and it came out perfect. The cake has a delicious chocolate flavor, I think the coffee really does bring out the chocolate flavor, and it's very moist. The peanut butter icing tops it perfectly. It is sophisticated enough for adults, yet makes you feel like a kid when you taste it! Great recipe! Thank you Ms. Garten.
Texture not very good
02/17/2007 at 06:17pm
User: Kim from Sebring, FL User Rating:
After following the recipe exactly, I found that the texture of these cupcakes was a bit to "mealy". I prefer a more dense crumb. These were more like a boxed cupcake mix. Ina's recipes are usually so good - I was upset to find that this one did not live up to her normal standards.
Perfection
02/15/2008 at 03:56pm
User: Christina from Williston, VT User Rating:
A friend had made these for me before, and I was really impressed because she is not a baker. I made then for a valentine's treat, with a vanilla buttercream frosting instead, and everyone who received them as a valentine contacted me with the best review. They all consider me a good cook, now I'm also the 'World's best baker.' Thanks Ina!
OMG! What a treat
02/14/2007 at 09:55pm
User: Anne from phoenix, AZ User Rating:
My mom made these cupcakes for us tonight. They are divine!
Cupcakes Great. Icing Not So Great.
02/14/2007 at 07:44pm
User: Dona from Bohannan, VA User Rating:
This is a terrific basic recipe for chocolate cupcakes: flavorful, light, with a very nice texture. The icing was another story. I think Larry Hayden's (former pastry chef at Union Square Cafe and Barefoot Contessa)chocolate buttercream, or Ina's butter/creamcheese frosting, would be better choices.
These are wonderful!
02/14/2007 at 04:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is wonderful, the cupcakes are so moist and it is the best peanut butter icing I have ever had. I will definately make this again.
Great!!!
02/14/2007 at 07:37am
User: Faith from Anthem, AZ User Rating:
These cupcakes are really good. The icing is absolutely to die for! My husband says they taste like a Reeses candybar. Will make again-several times!!!
Awesome Cupcakes!
02/13/2007 at 12:30pm
User: Susan from Cedar Rapids, IA User Rating:
Ina gets it right again! These cupcakes are fabulous! The cake is light and chocolately. The frosting is smooth and creamy. The combination makes this a truly scrupmtious cupcake. They are perfect for a chocolate craving.
I'm a cupcake lover
02/13/2007 at 08:01am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cupcakes were very good-clearly better than a mix because of the intense chocolate flavor (the coffee bumps it up). My family really liked them but since chocolate/peanut butter is my main food group I think I may have expected too much. The cake was dense and the frosting fluffy-maybe the frosting would've been better in the center and frosted w/ chocolate frosting.
Absolutely fabulous cupcakes!
02/12/2007 at 08:46pm
User: Theresa from Davenport, IA User Rating:
I made these cupcakes, along with Ina's flower cupcakes, for a birthday party this past weekend. They were wonderful! I did not make the peanut butter frosting for them; using instead Ina's cream cheese/butter frosting. It worked really well with both kinds of cupcakes. I followed the recipe as it was written and it made 24 cupcakes. They were moist, deliciously fudgy, without being too much, and everyone loved them! Most people at the party ate 2 cupcakes. 1 person even ate 4! The batter is thicker than "normal" cake batter, which made it so easy to put into the cupcake paper lined muffin tins. Using the ice cream scoop for portioning worked great. All the cupcakes were the same size. I am someone who prefers to make things from scratch and appreciates a good "homemade" recipe, rather than a dressed up boxed mix. I have had great success with all of Ina's recipes that I have tried. These chocolate cupcakes, as well as the flower cupcakes (which are like a yellow cake) are my new go-to recipes for cakes/cupcakes. We are expecting company again next weekend, and I will be making the chocolate cupcakes again, this time with the peanut butter frosting. Can't hardly wait to try them! Chocolate and peanut butter are my fave flavor combo! Keep up the good work, Ina!
Yum!
02/12/2007 at 12:49pm
User: Lori from N. Tonawanda, NY User Rating:
These taste great. The only thing that could be better is the appearance. The frosting does not look quite as fluffy as I would like, but the taste is great!
Outstanding!
02/11/2007 at 03:00pm
User: Carol from Sorrento, FL User Rating:
The cupcakes are light and moist and the frosting is terrific (and a nice change from chocolate). I only had chunky peanut butter but it worked well, too. Enough for 12-cupcakes, the remainder I put in 2-mini loaf pans - will definitely makes these again.
Wonderful!
02/11/2007 at 04:45am
User: Susan from Stillwater, OK User Rating:
These cupcakes are wonderful..and the Icing is FANTASTIC!!!!!! The recipe actually makes 18-19 cupcakes (not the 13-14 the recipe states). Also, I added the dry ingredients all at the same time, then the wet ingredients (like Ina did on the TV show). It worked great. As easy as the recipe is, you will never be tempted to open another box-cake again. Great reviews from the family!
look sooo good
02/10/2007 at 12:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Granted, I haven't made these yet - but they look amazing! Definitely will make it soon.
De-licious!
01/26/2008 at 10:48pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
The cupcakes are so good- really chocolatey and not too sweet. The peanut butter icing is awesome! Also not too sweet. I brought a batch into my office. They did not last long.
good
01/23/2008 at 09:42pm
User: PATRICIA from westminster, CT User Rating:
i love this recipe and my family love it to very good thank you very much
yummmmmmmm!
01/20/2008 at 04:09pm
User: Lana from Brentwood, CA User Rating:
I made these for my husbands birthday. These cupcakes absolutely delicious and worth spending some time making! If you like peanut butter cups you have to try this!!!!!!
For more moisture...
01/10/2008 at 07:25pm
User: Sarah from Bloomington, IL User Rating:
I added half a stick of extra butter, and I thought the the cupcake were wonderfully moist. Also, make sure not to overcook them. I actually LOVED this recipe, and had a cupcake party where I made a variety of icings, and the guests got to choose which one they wanted.
Very good
01/01/2008 at 08:24am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
In general I am not a cake/cupcake fan. These were very good though. Not to sweet which was nice. Takes less than 25 minutes though to cook.
