I have made these twice and absolutely love them. I put the brownie mix in my piping bag with a large tip, than filled the cupcake paper up half way with the cake batter. Inserted the tip of my piping bag into each cupcake and squished me out some brownie mix into the middle of each one. Frosted with store bought chocolate frosting, YUM!
I prepared these as directed and frosted them with a deep, rich chocolate frosting I thought was a great match, "One Bowl Buttercream Frosting," also from this site. There's not much more I can add to nearly 100 fantastic reviews for these cupcakes about preparation or taste. What I *would" like to add, however, is that what this recipe is all about, what lovestohost has singlehandedly accomplished with her successful experiments, (I refer also to her other infamous cupcake and cake recipes) is to make baking fun and to create whimsical treats. More than the finished product it's about the experience and the sheer joy you get from making these and her other recipes. Offhand, I can think of no other recipe with that distinction that is also so quick, easy, and that works for every baker, novice or skilled. These ARE a treat - for those baking them, for those who make these as a baking project with children, as well as for everybody eating them. Great recipe(s) lovestohost. It was a fun baking experience with a delightful result and I admire your creativity!
Yummy! These are pretty quick and cheap to make and take heavenly! First time made according to the directions and the second time I chilled the brownie batter before scooping it into cupcaking batter and this yielded yummy gooey centers. I love these cupcakes, I don't even bother to frost. 5-star with the chilling of the brownie batter and the addition of some extra vanilla to the cake batter. start check them at 15 min baking time.
These are terrific! I made them with red velvet cake mix and frosted them with homemade cream cheese frosting. Sooo good. They were fun to make and fun to eat. Dee-lish!
This recipe sounded great and with all the good reviews I thought I would try it. Afer cooking them for an hour I finally gave up cooking them. The cake batter was so over done while the brownie batter fully cooked. I opened the cupcake and the brownie was totally raw. Very disappointed.
Brownies are my favorite dessert so I couldn't wait to try this recipe! I used a vanilla cake mix and the Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting as recommended by others-these cupcakes are exceptionally good! I didn't want the brownie to stick to the bottom as someone mentioned so I put a dollop of cake mix on the bottom then a tablespoon of brownie batter followed by another dollop of cake mix-maybe it was just me but it seemed a little time consuming. Also I used a gas oven and maybe the cupcakes baked quicker but my brownie baked along with the cupcake so there was no 'gooey brownie' in the center. However I have not stopped eating them because they are so good! I used aluminum liners and my cupcakes did not stick and the peanut butter frosting is the best! I will definitely make these again!
LTH you've done it again! These rock! I frosted some with chocolate frosting some with peanut butter frosting (Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting from this site) and some I swirled with both kinds. Very very good. I love the little layer of gooey goodness in there. Thanks!:)
These turned out excellent I used orange cake mix over chocolate-lovers brownie mix. Frosted them with a simple white frosting and they were very well received. I only broke my diet enough for one small bite (how's that for will-power) but very yummy ideed. Thanks LoveToHost
Well....hats off to LTH for an EXCEPTIONAL Recipe! One unbelievable Cuppie! I used a yellow cake mix and the "Baker's One Bowl Brownie" recipe from this site....mmm...mmm...mmmm! I took the suggestion of one reviewer who said she chilled the brownie batter - makes all the difference in the world! You get the ooey-gooey "almost" cooked through batter inside! I also took the suggestion of placing a couple spoonfuls of batter in the bottom of each cupcake liner FIRST (made easier by placing batter in a measuring cup pours like a dream) THEN placing a scoop of chilled brownie batter and then pouring batter over top to 2/3rd's full...Baked for 20 minutes at 375F on CONVECTION....came out PERFECT! Hats off to the Creator! You have created a cupcake monster in me now! LOL!
