tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post2247730215641144507..comments2023-10-11T06:13:42.738-07:00Comments on CAKE ON THE BRAIN: THE BEST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES EVER: CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAMCakebrainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-41879368761786840322014-04-22T16:20:45.342-07:002014-04-22T16:20:45.342-07:00Hey Lovelemons,
Thank you so much for your kind wo...Hey Lovelemons,<br />Thank you so much for your kind words! The cupcakes with this particular buttercream are picture perfect and indeed yummy, aren't they? If you liked this, you may want to try my Quinoa Chocolate Cupcakes too (different but equally yummy and without the gluten) :)Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-89242821244165284932014-04-19T13:16:23.734-07:002014-04-19T13:16:23.734-07:00Not sure if I'm double posting, but thank you ...Not sure if I'm double posting, but thank you so much for this recipe, they are beautiful and delicious.<br />Love the rise on them. Followed exactly but added expresso powder. I follow CI, don't think i've ever come across this recipe. Thank You againlovelemonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950326253637581585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-79873228485565725992014-04-19T13:12:18.875-07:002014-04-19T13:12:18.875-07:00I never leave comments, but I had to this time. Th...I never leave comments, but I had to this time. These are amazing, they rise beautifully and are delicious, I followed exact directions, I weighed ingredients, the only thing I added was expresso powder. The batter was thick, I almost added water, but decided to go with the recipe. Thank you, anxious to see how they taste tomorrow, chocolate always taste better a day letter!lovelemonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950326253637581585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-87669046409174217882014-04-16T15:50:25.803-07:002014-04-16T15:50:25.803-07:00onlyme,
yah, that SMB rocks, doesn't it? so g...onlyme,<br />yah, that SMB rocks, doesn't it? so glad you like it too! thanks for sharing! Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-17513569448615744012014-04-02T12:26:11.639-07:002014-04-02T12:26:11.639-07:00I've been using your buttercream recipe (found...I've been using your buttercream recipe (found here) for YEARS and I just had to tell you how much of a go-to it truly is for me. (As I make it for the 43rd time). onlymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828355282277537889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-42231610169290125062013-07-17T15:29:44.370-07:002013-07-17T15:29:44.370-07:00Her,
lol! then go and buy a boxed cake mix. That...Her,<br />lol! then go and buy a boxed cake mix. That'll give you consistency, a texture that is airy and suitable to your palate.<br />If you are aware, a cake baking the same way in all parts of the world is practically impossible with the different flours and altitudes. Colorado and California? You realize of course that Colorado is at a much higher altitude than California and every baker knows you have to adjust oven temps and times for that. <br />Commercial boxed cakes like Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker are economical and suitable for many people's tastebuds...and I think this is what you're looking for. However, boxed cakes will also direct you to adjust for altitude; otherwise the cakes won't turn out the same way. <br />Good luck on your quest to find the best cupcakes. I'm fine with my Chocolate Quinoa Cupcake recipe. For those who can eat gluten, it seems as if plenty of other commenters are happy enough with this particular recipe above. To each his own. Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-62260787811179461702013-07-16T16:23:05.066-07:002013-07-16T16:23:05.066-07:00My cupcakes were honestly heavy and dry. They were...My cupcakes were honestly heavy and dry. They were fun to make, the batter looked awesome, but they did not turn out. <br /><br />Sorry, but in my opinion, they are not the best chocolate cupcake recipe ever. My Ideal chocolate cupcake would bake the same way in all parts of the world. For example, like how a recipe might work for some one in California, wouldn't turn out the same if made in Colorado. I want a recipe that will bake the same everywhere.<br /><br />To me, they were chocolate cupcakes, that's all. The tops cracked beautifully, but I wish the texture were better. I don't want a heavy cupcake, nor a dry one. I'm looking for a somewhat airy, rich chocolate cupcake.Hernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-65439679643128039992013-03-28T14:45:43.477-07:002013-03-28T14:45:43.477-07:00Diani,
Thanks for letting me know you made them an...Diani,<br />Thanks for letting me know you made them and thought they were moist & yummy! happy baking!Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-20471779415953820012013-03-27T15:33:57.519-07:002013-03-27T15:33:57.519-07:00These are absolutely hands down the best Dark choc...These are absolutely hands down the best Dark chocolate cupcakes I've ever had! They were not dry at all. Moist, strong enough to hold frosting, intense flavor...I've been looking for the perfect Dark Chocolate cupcakes and this is it! Thank you so much for sharing, I love your blog. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368119437435408602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-35566588796512908962013-03-27T15:30:51.177-07:002013-03-27T15:30:51.177-07:00I've been looking for the perfect Dark Chocola...I've been looking for the perfect Dark Chocolate cupcake and this is it! I just made these today and they are absolutely the best I've ever had. They were not at all dry. I ate a couple with no frosting and they were moist and delicious. This will always be my go-to recipe for Dark chocolate cupcakes. Perfection! Thanks so much for sharing! I love your blog<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368119437435408602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-56822604740627883042012-08-27T16:38:27.524-07:002012-08-27T16:38:27.524-07:00Hi Port Orchard!
I am so happy that you like the r...Hi Port Orchard!<br />I am so happy that you like the recipe and realized success with it. Ya know, taste is so variable. Cupcakes that are moist enough to eat out of hand without frosting are impossible to decorate properly with good ol' buttercream. Plus, moist cupcakes do not look beautiful. I think this world has plenty of room for different types of cake. Yes, the SMBC is perfect with this chocolate cupcake recipe. Ovens are variable, but if the ingredients are weighed like I instructed, and you did, and the times watched carefully, everything will work out fine. I love it when my readers realize success. Sometimes, I also think reader preference for moistness is cultural. I notice Asians don't like desserts that are sweet (in general); nor do they love creamy things or buttercream. The cake crumb texture I see in Asian bakeries are always chiffon or sponge-based...usually made using oil. The textures are light and whipping cream frostings and fruit play more of a role. A compliment to an Asian baker "The dessert wasn't sweet at all". So that gives you an idea of what they like. I however, think there's room for sugar and butter! I welcome all types of cake in my palate and though some may think this recipe dry, I think that it suits its intended purpose for cupcakes and SMBC. Thx for the validation! sometimes I need it because it's discouraging when readers think it's dry. Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-22866647675480067112012-08-26T11:44:02.265-07:002012-08-26T11:44:02.265-07:00Hi from Port Orchard Wa!
Thank you for sharing thi...Hi from Port Orchard Wa!<br />Thank you for sharing this recipe! I made three dozen for my 3 year olds birthday party. All the comments on the supposed dryness scared me into trying Ina's recipe first but the nearly soggy, flat, far too delicate results were too disappointing. In fact It seemed identical to a box mix. I took a picture of this recipe next to the first and there was no comparison. This is the best chocolates cupcake for decorating purposes, which is mainly what you do with cupcakes right? :-) <br /><br />For this recipe I weighed instead of measured. I cheated by pouring the chocolate into one corner of my egg mixture, flour mixture in opposite corner and sourcream in another corner and mixing everything together at once instead of alternating. I baked at exactly 350 in a paper lined nonstick pan for 15 min. Let cool in pan five min and removed. They are beautiful! And so tasty!!! I was so excited by the results that I actually attempted the SMBC and it came out flawless. So happy with the results! Thank you for the very detailed instructions. Now I will have to give those quinoa cupcakes a go...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-60344451502315894082012-06-24T19:20:21.924-07:002012-06-24T19:20:21.924-07:00Hey Anon,
So glad you like them! You think these ...Hey Anon,<br />So glad you like them! You think these are easy? The quinoa chocolate cupcakes are even easier! (as long as you have cooked quinoa!) give them a try next and compare. They're different but equally good!Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-68511801790109372772012-06-24T02:53:57.810-07:002012-06-24T02:53:57.810-07:00I just love these wonderful chocolate cupcakes! I ...I just love these wonderful chocolate cupcakes! I have made them three times now and they are so easy, are moist and taste soooo good! These are my favourites. Thank you for sharing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-7504515586663724522012-04-11T17:39:49.025-07:002012-04-11T17:39:49.025-07:00Hey Charming Gourmet,
You made my day :)! That, a...Hey Charming Gourmet,<br />You made my day :)! That, and I don't think I could handle another comment about what to do about dry chocolate cupcakes! and how wrong I am to mislead my good readers in thinking that it is indeed the best chocolate cupcake ever! LOL!<br />thank you for actually reading through the recipe and accompanying post and following instructions as stated...and following them too! <br />I'm so glad the recipe worked for you. Do try the Quinoa Chocolate Cupcake recipe too because it's my current favourite to eat out of hand!Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-7851846575341042832012-04-10T22:28:10.264-07:002012-04-10T22:28:10.264-07:00Hiii Cakebrain,
I don't know you but I love yo...Hiii Cakebrain,<br />I don't know you but I love you! LOL....love you for blogging this recipe and sharing those beautiful cupcake pictures! I, too, have been on a long quest to find a CHOCOLATEY and delicious cupcake. With all due respect to those who did not think so may have missed out on some important notes that were mentioned (I.e. positioning the oven rack to the lower middle and spooning the dry ingredients as to avoid "over-packing"). Overall, the taste was fantastic. A few modifications that I made; I added 1 tsp of instant espresso and due to the fact that you stated the moisture level wasn't comparable to some, I added 1tbsp of canola oil...I didn't exactly want them extremely moist but just slightly "basted!":) An additional tbsp may not hurt but I didn't want to compromise the whole premise of this cupcake's important function...to be a solid standing decorator cake. And that it was indeed.<br /> <br />Beautiful pictures and love your blog! Thanks again for resolution of my chocolate cupcake search. Blessings!The Charming Gourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339997466628949565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-60075719706515828092012-03-10T13:43:17.842-08:002012-03-10T13:43:17.842-08:00hey anonymous,
i never said these were moist, did ...hey anonymous,<br />i never said these were moist, did i? <br /><br />did you eat it with the buttercream that I suggested? the balance is perfect.<br /><br />these are not to be eaten plain out of hand. indeed they would be comparatively dry. for the best moist cupcake, try the quinoa chocolate cupcake.Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-68010374042045990372012-03-09T16:23:21.773-08:002012-03-09T16:23:21.773-08:00I just made these twice. Very dry. We liked the da...I just made these twice. Very dry. We liked the dark chocolate flavor and they were not too sweet. I felt that they may be over baked. So I tried again at 335. I tested them each minute 14, 15, etc. they were ready at 17. Better and cooked correctly but still not moist enough for our liking. Still looking for the "best" recipe. This isn't it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-26551513960049128102012-02-14T16:28:19.013-08:002012-02-14T16:28:19.013-08:00I have made these for the past three valentine'...I have made these for the past three valentine's days (including today - including right this minute!). I will only make them once a year because they are so amazing and special - too special to make all the time. <br /><br />Thank you for the recipe. <br />They are really, literally the best chocolate cupcakes I've ever made and I will keep making them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-62991706538617342352012-01-07T14:23:54.751-08:002012-01-07T14:23:54.751-08:00The best cupcakes I have ever tasted :) I would lo...The best cupcakes I have ever tasted :) I would love to see more recipes from you! Thanks again!Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589117952608140341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-65126428433841695222012-01-07T14:22:43.018-08:002012-01-07T14:22:43.018-08:00The best cupcakes I have ever tasted :) I decorate...The best cupcakes I have ever tasted :) I decorate cakes for a hobby and the icing recipe that was with the cupcake recipe looked gorgeous on the cupcakes! Absolutely delicious.Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589117952608140341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-68113740197058380952011-12-31T04:37:59.569-08:002011-12-31T04:37:59.569-08:00For those who say they prefer their cupcakes more ...For those who say they prefer their cupcakes more moist, double the flour and add 3oz water, worked for me! Does make them very crumbly though, so not good for serious decorations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-4318931230277582212011-12-17T15:33:56.828-08:002011-12-17T15:33:56.828-08:00Jennie,
In the original recipe, in the introductio...Jennie,<br />In the original recipe, in the introduction, it is mentioned that this particular recipe doesn't double well. Let alone multiply for 20 dozen. I am afraid it won't turn out! I haven't tried it because of the disclaimer...<br />The ratio of leavener is often the culprit when recipes are doubled. Often the leavener doesn't proportionally increase with the other ingredients. You often need less. How much less I don't know. You might end up with fallen cupcakes. If I were you, I'd find a recipe that works in bulk. Check out Beranbaum's Cake Bible book for recipes that yield 20 dozen cupcakes. <br />Barring that and if you love the recipe, get started early baking separate batches...then freeze the unfrosted cupcakes! When you've collected 20 dozen, defrost and pipe your buttercream.Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-56997249282060043972011-12-17T12:20:25.604-08:002011-12-17T12:20:25.604-08:00I love this recipe and have used it many times. Ho...I love this recipe and have used it many times. However, this time I need to make 20 dozen, and making them in separate batches seems tedious. Any suggestions on multiplying the recipe so that it comes out how it should?jenniestar09https://www.blogger.com/profile/03045944778051248965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-75501288063037295422011-12-15T21:25:34.166-08:002011-12-15T21:25:34.166-08:00I never comment on anything but i felt compelled t...I never comment on anything but i felt compelled to do so. This is the best frosting I have ever made and a contender to the best I have ever had. I'm in love! The chocolate cupcakes are incredible. You can't really go wrong with Ina!. I'm taking them to work tommorow otherwise I may eat them all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com