Mini Chocolate-Meringue Cupcakes

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Super delicious! These have a nice crispy, light top because of the meringue...but then they are soft and chocolatey on the inside. Just the right amount of sugar, not too sweet. Perfect Giada! Love them!

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These little light fudgey gems of delight are so addictive! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. You have to fill the cups to the top as she said. They puff up, then when they cool, they flatten out and get a nice light and airy, slightly crispy crust...like an angel food cake, since you're using meringue. My husband went crazy over these. He said, "You eat one, and it's like a little chocolate puff, but then it doesn't feel like you ate one, so you eat another and another!" Ha! Good description! My mom cannot have dairy, so this recipe is perfect for her. I just have to sub dark chocolate for the semi-sweet. I'll probably add a bit of espresso powder, too, to ramp up more on the decadence. Yum! Can't wait! P.S. I used the exact amount of cinnamon and we did not taste it. I think it just helps to enrich the chocolate flavor, in this case.

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That look, smell, and taste great, but the one and only problem is that they don't rise at all. My cupcakes came out so small but luckily I used a big muffin pan and it made them look "mini" like in the name. I made a ganache for the mini cakes and dipped the tops into them. They were light and fluffy... I loved them but I hate how they did not rise at all. Maybe just a little bit of baking power or soda will do the trick. I did nto use cinnamon but replaced it with more cocoa powder. They did form a nice little crust on top, just as a brownie would. It was delicious but very disappointing. I'll try again with my levening agents. I'm planning to put hight on the cupcakes by frosting them with some chocolate frosting, maybe they'll work out nicely.

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Made these today for my family for Valentines Day, & they LOVED them! I agree that cinnamon is strong & would use less, but they were delicious! Definetly a keeper! Instead of "drizzling" the topping...I "dunked" the cupcake into the mixture...Wonderful!!! A few red non pareils on top that gives a little crunch! AWESOME!!! Love Giada!

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I have made these 6 or 7 times, everytime they turn out a little different but they are always great. Cinnamon can be strong so I use a little less (and I am a cinnamon lover If you are not a baker these can be a little tricky to make the first time, you really have to follow the steps carefully, and you may have to make a couple batches before you get the hang of it.

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giada is an amazing cook and i recommend all of her recipes not only this one

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I made this cupcake and they were great! worth the work

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THESE WERE AWESOME. Stay true the time she suggest for baking. I only baked for 9 mins and they came out so chewy and moist like a brownie. yum yum I have made them 3 times this week!

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These do sound good and intend to make them soon, but I have heard that the chocolate that is drizzled over the cupcakes does not harden well and is sort of messy to eat. Is the recipe correct for the drizzle part?

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made these last night and they tasted like a brownie mine did not crumble like everyone eles but, i notice my house did not smell like chocolate baking, LOL! Oh well all in all they were ok.