Brownie Batter + Cupcake = The SECOND BEST Cupcake. Ever

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!

These were amazing! I followed another reviewer's suggestion and tried to pipe the brownie batter into the middle of the cake batter. It was super messy because the brownie batter was thin, but I think it helped because the cupcakes didn't stick to the wrapper like other people mentioned. I couldn't even wait for frosting and it was a perfectly moist cupcake with gooey brownie in the middle. Definitely worth the mess! Thanks for the post!!!

How could you go wrong with these. So easy, and yummy. My brownies had a hard time pulling away from the paper cups so I try using a better liner, but they still tasted great. I didn't even frost mine. Ate them plain.

Oh, these are DIVINE! I made Neopolitan cupcakes...brownie on the bottom, strawberry cake and vanilla frosting. I used chewy brownie mix and moist deluxe cake which only adds to the scrumptiousness! Baked for 21.5 minutes.

I made these yesterday for the grandkids (Yeah, the grandkids!!), and they turned out quite well. Actually, all the problems were caused by ME, not the recipe. I used a fudgy brownie mix and a yellow cake mix. I made them with a dollop of cake mix on the bottom and without. The ones with the cake on the bottom released from the papers much better than the others. Found it easier to use two soup spoons to fill the cupcake pans. (Of course, M’Lady and I had to check to make sure that they were fit to eat; that’s why they’re about half gone already, and not a grandkid in sight!) Those with a bit of cake on the bottom came out of the liner very nicely, but the other ones stuck. Maybe I didn’t bake them enough? However, the cake was done perfectly. I got about 30 cupcakes out of the batch, and about 6 brownie cakes. (Just let the brownies bake about 5-6 minutes longer than the cupcakes. I’m going to work on transferring the batter to the pan. Maybe a baster? Just thinking! However, M’Lady and I like them, and we’ll have to see what the grandkids say when they get here tomorrow.

I'm the recipe submitter and I realized I've yet to review these. Maybe I should only give them FOUR stars, since they are my second favorite....hmmmmm. While I was tweaking this recipe, I tried a few different methods: brownie on bottom (per published recipe), piping brownie batter into the middle, and alternating spoonfuls of cake batter w/brownie batter...all worked fine; I just preferred the brownie on bottom variety as it left just the fault line of cake/brownie the slightest bit gooey (you'll have to find the perfect bake time for YOUR oven...for mine it is about 16 min). For a super chocolatey indulgence, use chocolate cake mix!

These are fantastic-even better the 2nd day!! I topped with peanut butter frosting. Have a giant glass of milk handy!! A special note: this recipe makes 24 regular size cupcakes, not 48!

Delicious! BEST CUPCAKE EVAR~! my comment is, that i guess some people didnt undertand the recipe. you were not supposed to prepare the cake mix as according to the box, you were supposed to add only the cake mix to the ingredients in this recipe. try it again, and it might work! :)

I used Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownie mix and Betty Crocker white cake mix. I prepared these as directed with no problems. I took the suggestion of one reviewer and chilled the brownie batter beforehand which made a difference. I sprayed the inside of the cupcake liners with PAM cooking spray to avoid sticking. I put a dollop of the brownie mix and white cake mix on top. I made 30 cupcakes that baked up perfectly in 20 minutes in my gas oven. The cake was done, springy to the touch and light golden brown while the brownie was a nice fudgy, gooey brownie and not undercooked. I liked the perfect little brownie bite in the cupcake. The cupcake liner peeled right off with no problems sticking. I topped these off with,” Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting, “also from this website, a perfect match thanks to all of reviewers who suggested this! I just piped a little frosting on top, not a lot, so it did not overpower all the other tastes. Not only did the cupcakes smell and taste great but the layers of the dark brown brownie, white cake with the peanut butter frosting made for a nice looking treat. The combination of the brownie and peanut butter was perfect. I am glad that I finally got the chance to make these perfect little treats. This was easy to make, fun and a hit with everyone! Mahalo for the great recipe Lovestohost!

LTH these cupcakes are to die for. I had one even though I'm not suppose to eat sweets but it was worth it. I frosted them with the Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting from this site which compliments them perfectly. I think I like these a little better than the cookie dough cupcake recipe but both are fantastic. Thank You

These cupcakes are SO fantastic!!! They are super easy to make. Like several other reviewers, I piped the brownie batter into the cake batter. (I used a large circular tip for this) This worked extremely well for me. There was a perfect little brownie bite in the middle of each white cupcake. They were very well received by the crowds! :) Super easy, super fun, super delicious!

I must agree with LTH. Her chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes are the BOMB and by FAR her BEST creation yet!!! :) After having polished nearly half a dozen of LTH's cookie dough cupcakes (no kidding lol!), these just don't compare. Don't get me wrong.... These are yummy but just not AS good. As per LTH's suggestion (per her review), I subbed a dark chocolate (fudge) cake mix for the white one called for. Keep in mind, if you use ANYTHING other than a white cake mix, READ THE BOX DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY! White cakes are made with egg whites to help maintain the cake's white color. All other cakse are made with the ENTIRE egg (yolk AND white). Rather than layering a dollop of cake batter, a 1/3 of the brownie batter and the remaining 2/3 of my cupcake liner with MORE cake batter (as many reviewers have done), I followed LTH's directions TO THE LETTER. My only change (other than subbing a different flavor cake mix), was to chill my brownie batter slightly to ensure this part of my cupcakes remained gooey when baked (thanks karguo!). I lightly sprayed each liner with cooking spray to ensure my brownie layer would not stick (worked like a charm). I topped each cupcake with chocolate fudge buttercream frosting and chopped PB cups. With these changes, I ended up with a cupcake similar (both flavor and texturewise) to a decadent, chocolatey truffle. Mmmmm.... Thanks for sharing another one of your unique recipes, LTH! :-)

These are excellent! However, they only make 24, not 48, regular sized cupcakes. I also make my own brownie batter and I make 1/2 a recipe and it's the perfect amount this one cake mix. My picture is #49 and shows the brownie in the middle. I achieved this by putting some cake batter on the bottom of the liner, then used a one teaspoon cookie scoop to add the brownie, then topped with more cake batter. I topped with Caramel Frosting V from this site (which I followed the reviews for and added 3 cups of powdered sugar while beating. It made enough for about 28 cupcakes). Thanks for a fabulous new dessert! I've gotten amazing feedback, including one comment that it was the best thing she'd ever eaten.

I made the recipe exactly as written. I would of rather just had the brownies. I think it would be better using a different flavored cake mix.

These were great! The only change I made was I followed the directions on my brownie mix, as the box was bigger than the size called for in the recipe. I used silicone baking cups and they did not want to come out. I let them cool completely, and they were still tough. Will have to take some of the others' advice next time I make these. Thanks!

I made this in a bundt pan just increasing the baking time to 45 minutes. Brought it to a party and everyone loved it. I layed the cake mix on the bottom/top and the brownie mix in the middle.

AMAZING!!!!! I too put a tiny bit of batter in the bottom of each liner before adding brownie batter (which I'd refrigerated prior to putting it in; I felt it was easier to scoop out a chunck than try to pour batter in). I used Duncan Hines yellow cake mix and Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate brownie mix and these were awesome! I just frosted them with some Pillsbury Chocolate fudge frosting from a can and you would have thought they were gourmet "from scratch" cupcakes the way people fussed over them. Thanks for sharing!!!

These were delicious. I followed the cooking time and temp on the first batch but the brownie came out raw. I increased the temp to 375 and cooked for 25 minutes for the next batch and they came out perfect.

absolutely delicious!

I used strawberry on top with brownie on bottom and vanilla frosting on top for a Valentine's themed cupcake. They were really good although my husband is requesting red velvet on top next time. I am leaning towards some sort of peanut butter flavor on top next time. These were great. I did about half of them in mini-muffin tins and cooked for about 15-16 min. I think I like them even better than the big ones!

I made these and they are awesome. i didnt put the brownie in first though. I put a glob of brownie on the top. It helped to cook the brownie a little before it sank to the bottom so i didnt have the problem with the brownie being undercooked.

These tasted amazing but I had a hard time getting the centers to cook completely. That being said, thanks for the great recipe (I'll be trying again) and for recommending the fluffy peanut butter frosting!

What a great idea for a cupcake. I made the simple white cake from this site and Brooke's bombshell brownies. I wasn't sure how it would turn out because it was my first time using both of those recipes, but they were delicious. I did put a small amount of cake batter on the bottom first but I don't even think that was necessary. Next time I will try it the way the recipe states, brownie on the bottom, cake on the top.

Yummy! I used a yellow cake mix because I didn't have a white one and it was great. Definitely refrigerate the brownie batter awhile and it makes it gooey when baked.

These are AMAZING. I highly HIGHLY recommend making these! Perfect just as they are!!

These were so good. I did add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the white cake mixture. I cooked for an additional 10 minutes. So pleased that I finally got around to trying this recipe.

this recipe is awesome! the cupcakes came out so delicious and it was one of the easiest to make!!! Just make sure you follow these ingredients, theyre slightly different from whats on the packages, and the reason why the brownies bake with the cupcake. Thanks for thsi one! im definatly using it againm

My kids love you.... they think you are a genius! I make both of the "Best cupcake" recipes for their school lunches. You are legend in the school lunchroom! l I luvs ya cuz they're EASY!!!

Delicious! If you bake these exactly as the directions say then you will have no problem making amazing cupcakes! I took these to my cousin's going away party and let me tell you, she didn't want to leave after she tasted these! Everyone there just had to have the recipe!

Really great cupcakes! I was a little frustrated when I ran out of cake batter though, Mine weren't over filled or anything, so be aware, and use your batter wisely!! :) (avoid eating it) Thanks for the recipes LTH, Love it! :)

I could not get this recipe to work. The brownie mix came out too heavy and they never cooked properly. Perhaps this could be reworked. The lighter cake mix was interesting. The two sections separated when trying to take out of the pan. Good idea, didn't work.

I have to admit its a toss up between these and the CCCD! These were awesome and made a ton! I used the high altitude directions for the brownies otherwise they never turn out for me but other than that followed the recipe to a T. They turned out perfect cooked cupcake and brownie with a decadent molten brownie center!! Thx once again LTH for cupcake perfection. Oh, and I didn't frost any of mine as we thought they were awesome as is =))

I think this is only good if you like the taste of store bought cake mix.

Very delish. The only change I made was baking for 15 minutes. Family and friends loved these! However not sure how you get 48. I only got 24 cupcakes with a bit of cake left over so I stuck it in a mug and microwaved for 1 1/2 minutes and made a Cup-Cake. LOL!!

Excellent recipe. Very sweet and delicious. We added cream cheese frosting and it was a nice treat. The remaining batter we used to make mini cupcakes :) Definitely making these again!

I love this recipe. It's even better than you think it's going to be. The brownie keeps it's texture giving the cupcake depth and texture. It's perfect!

Easy. Delicious! Made exactly as recipe says, but substituted strawberry cake mix. Then I topped with cream cheese II frosting recipe from this site. :)

My family loved these!! I can't wait to try your cookie dough cupcakes next! Thanks!

I have made these cupcakes twice, and both times there were none left. They are so good, with or without frosting. I use the Fluffy Peanut Butter frosting recipe from this site. I use the foil cupcake liners and lightly spray the bottoms, never have any problem with them sticking. Even my husband who doesn't like peanut butter loves these. Thanks for a great recipe, am going to try the Choc. Chip Cookie Cupcakes next.

Really good! I used yellow cake mix and iced with store bought chocolate icing and they were delicious! I will definitely be making these again and again.

DELICIOUS!!! We halved the batter and only got 11 cupcakes (would have done 12 but only had 11 papers lol) - so the serving yield is off - but they are sooo yummy!

LOVE them. It fulfilled my pregnancy craving. Not all of the brownies turned out gooey for me- I've eaten 2 so far.. and one had a gooey brownie and one didn't. I tried them both ways- putting the cake mix at the bottom, and the brownie mix at the bottom. I think they are gooey-er when the brownie mix is on the bottom. Used the fluffy peanut butter frosting as some other posters suggested. LOVE LOVE LOVE them.

I would agree that they are second best, the cookie dough cupcakes are definitely my favorite, but still very yummy! Put the brownie batter in the fridge for a few hours and it helped. Found that I could put batter down, then a blob of brownie and then the rest of the batter to fill the muffin case. Very yummy, will try peanut butter frosting next time.

I made this with a strawberry cake mix and vanilla icing. Oh my gosh it was soooo yummy! Can't wait to try it again with different combos!

These were great, very simple. Topped them with homemade frosting, yum.

sounded good, but not

I made these cupcakes for my daughter's 8th birthday. I made the cupcakes as written and I did not have any problems with the batter sticking to the cupcake wrapper. The cupcakes were delicious and everyone loved them. I tried the fluffy peanut butter frosting recipe to put on them but that did not work out well and I ended up using store bought chocolate icing.

:( These were just okay. I was really, really excited to make them, because I LOVE the combination of yellow cake with chocolate anything...it's my favorite. We also LOVE brownies in this household lol...so I figured, this would be heaven! I followed the directions exactly, the cupcakes came out perfectly cooked, not overdone, and they don't have any issues sticking to the paper, so that is great :) However, the flavor just isn't doing it for me. Like a previous review said, the flavors need to be intensified somehow. The yellow cake mix tastes sort of bland. The brownie loses its flavor in there somehow too...so you end up getting the thick heavy consistency of the brownie with an almost too light consistency of cake uptop :( I frosted with classic chocolate frosting....I mean, they are good, they will get eaten. I'll have my hubby bring them to work....but I don't think I would make them again. :) Was worth a shot though! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

These were so yummy! The brownie on the inside was a bit too gooey, but still delicious nonetheless. I love raspberry and chocolate, so I did add some raspberry syrup to the brownie batter and it produced the best teasing taste of chocolate-covered raspberries after baking, and was even more complimented with a fresh raspberry added on top of the icing.

Made the recipe exactly as it's shown here, not on the box. Didn't make 48, only made 36 for me, adjusted the baking time (my oven cooks slower) - but they came out perfect! They were a big hit for ACA Cupcake Day even with a half sheet of cake, these definitely were preferred hands down - Thank you so much for sharing!

OMG! These are SO good! I can't believe it took me this long to finally try this recipe. I made these to take to my daughter's swim meet tomorrow for the hospitality suite for the officials and coaches. I am so excited to bring these - they are THAT good. I made these exactly as written and topped them with "fluffy peanut butter frosting" (also from this site), as recommended by other reviewers. The combination of these two recipes is something special. This recipe itself is genius - but the pb frosting only takes it that much over the top. My kids LOVED them, and are begging me to not take them all to the meet. Thank you "lovestohost" for this great recipe!

I made these last night for a work potluck. i was prepared to write that although they are good, they were a pain in the butt to make and i would probably never make again. and then i ate one this morning. OMG! i want to make them again tonight! they were perfect. i also made the PB frosting as suggested. I'm a novice cook, so almost everything is a pain in the butt to make!!

these cupcakes were wonderful and very easy. I used the whipped buttercream frosting by pillsbury and it was amazing!!

tHESE WERE GOOD! But I just couldn't find the best way to make sure the brownie was just right--not too cooked and not falling apart goop. I tried several different ways. I piped the brownie batter into the cake mix which was wayyy too messy and caused the brownie to be cooked through. I put layered which caused the same outcome as piping but was MUCH easier to do. But by far the best was what the recipe actually calls for...brownie batter on bottom with cake above. It was the closest to the consistency that I wanted. But I do have to tell you all: don't even both with piping!! The batter is wayy too thin and it just creates a mess that ends with overcooked cupcakes!

made this recipe as directed but did it in a two layer cake for my boyfriends birthday.. i was nervous about making a cake instead of cupcakes..the cake turned out quite dense..everyone loved it but i wasn't happy .. i didn't get the gooey center i was hoping for..besides that i used milk instead of water like i usually do when baking a cake.. i ended up baking this for about 40 min which seemed like a long time for me but that's what my toothpick told me to do :) i used the peanut butter icing recipe to top and it was delicious and creamy and not oily whatsoever..i was told that it was better than the peanut butter icing on the cupcakes we got in New York!! I used Kraft creamy PB i don't think we can get jif in Canada :) i will definitely be making cupcakes next time.. thanks for the recipe!!! i just tried my cake again and i was wrong!! it's absolutely delicious! it's so decadent ... yum!

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This cupcake tastes amazing and is super easy to make! The only thing I changed was using less oil. I will definately be making these again soon!

These were great! Impressive and taste great, but not too time-consuming!

These were amazing. I put the brownie batter in the fridge for an hour or so, and also put 1 tablespoon of cupcake batter at the bottom of the cupcake thing, then filled it 1/3 with brownie batter then did the other part cupcake batter. The brownie was moist and delicious and was so yummy with the cupcakes! These were a big hit everywhere I brought them (went to a few smaller parties, so 36 cupcakes that come out of this is great) These were a great twist on cupcakes, and I don't even think they needed icing - they were almost better without the icing...oh so yummy! I won't be able to make these too often because I will eat wayyy too many of them b/c they are sooo good! Definitely try this great twist on a recipe - it's easy too! Can't wait to try the cookie dough cupcakes - if I had time to freeze the cookie dough, they would have been my first choice. SO YUMMY thanks for sharing!!

These were so good. I frosted them with peanut better frosting.

I made these for my birthday and they were a hit! I used yellow cake mix, whole eggs, and Ghirardelli walnut brownie mix in jumbo foil cupcake liners to make two dozen cupcakes. I had to bake mine for about 30 minutes to account for the larger liners, but they still came out great- I didn't even frost them. Next time I make these, I'll try stuffing and frosting with the peanut butter icing everyone else raved about.

I have made these cupcakes but used a strawberry cake mix and added some fresh strawberries that I had chopped. I topped them off with a vanilla frosting and called these my Neopolitan cupcakes. Took them to work and the were a HUGE hit!

this does not even begin to COMPARE with the Cookie Dough Cupcakes. Perhaps I had too high of expectations...im not sure. But my family did not enjoy...

flame! My boyfriend and his friend maxed on them!

These were SO GOOD. I did it with strawberry cake mix and they turned out amazing. A little powdered sugar on top is also really good or some frosting but just a little bit.

I've been wanting to make these ever since I first saw them but, with my sweet tooth, I needed to wait until I had an occasion to bake them or else I would risk eating them all! And I'm glad I waited...they are sooooo good! I could eat way too many of these beauties. I put a dab of cake batter on the bottom, filled with the brownie batter and then topped again with the cake batter. I need to experiment more because I ended up using too much brownie batter in them and had naked cupcakes left over with no brownie in the middle :) But that was my fault, not the recipe's fault. For those that tried these and said they came out dry, you really should give them another try. Every oven is different and my guess is these would be very easy to overbake and risk not getting that little bit of a gooey brownie center. Mine were done in 16 minutes. I frosted mine with Special Buttercream Frosting from this site...another winner. Thanks for this keeper, I'll definitely make them again!

I think this is the FIRST BEST cupcake ever! I have tried your Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cupcakes also...and they are wonderful, but my children and I LOVE these. The first time I made them, I used yellow cake mix, but the white cake mix really tastes better with the brownie. I used chocolate frosting and they were too yummy! Somehow, I only end up with about 30 cupcakes and have cake mix left over. Maybe if I fill them only 1/4 full with brownie mix I would get closer to 48? Truly scrumptious!

I was worried that the ingredients listed would not work since they varied from the packages ingredients required. But it worked out perfectly!! I used 2 packages of Shawnee Mills brownies (real sugar) and then a box of organic white cake mix. I added a sprinkle of cinnamon and topped it with chocolate chips/butter "frosting"...can't remember the recipe title for that but it's listed several times in the reviews.

3 stars because i loved this idea but they were a disaster. first the cake part didn't bake right and was cracked on almost every cupcake. also when trying to eat them the layers didn't stick together and it was a mess. i think for this to work some cake batter should go on the bottom then fill with about 1 Tbs of brownie and then more cake mix on top. i will try this again because it still sounds like a good idea...

Have kinda problem with this cupcake but would love to solve it and try it myself. I´m from Europe and we don´t have such thing as brownies mix or cake mix at all. could you please try to remake these cupcakes from a scratch? Thanks so much.

These were the BEST brownie/cupcakes Ive ever had...well the best cupcakes ever anyways. My kids loved them and my husband devoured them. They were amazing. To top it off I added peanut butter frosting.

These turned out great and didn't need any frosting. I made frosting from the Hershey's cocoa box but I thought it was too sweet when combined with these sweet treats. I only changed one part of the recipe. I baked just the brownie part of the cupcake for five minutes before topping with the cake batter and baking for 20 minutes. Everything was baked but not over-baked. I will make these again and again and again!

Great idea! I made them with a from scratch yellow cake recipe (much better tasting with better ingredients than cake from a box). I did use an organic brownie mix though to same on some time. The first time I followed this recipe's ingredients for the brownie. It was very good but just tasted like chocolate cake. The second time, I followed the brownie recipe on the box and just added 2 eggs and 1/4 cup oil. I also piped the brownie into the yellow cake so that the brownie was in the center. The second method I used truly made the most wonderful cupcakes I have ever tasted. The brownie was soft and chewy/goey in the middle because the batter made this way is much thicker and stays in the center. Also when you make homemade cake the batter is thicker and helps the brownie to stay in the middle without running. I will make these again and again.

Totally disappointing! Was expecting something special--not, very ordinary. As others have said, brownie layers is not done when cake is--so overcook cake or undercook brownie? I undercooked brownie thinking a runny center would be tasty. Wrong. Does not make 48 cupcake--not enough brownie batter and no I did not fill muffins cups more than 1/3 full w/brownie batter. Had planned to top with chocolate ganache but do not think I want to waste it on these. Sorry, this is my first review but I must be totally honest. Admittedly, I do have very high standards for my desserts and this one falls way short.

really yummy, followed the recipe except i baked it for 25 minute insted of 20 minutes...and also i only end up having 24 cupcakes instead of 48

I made this cupcake for a good friend's birthday party. These were absolutely amazing. I made my cupcakes with 1/3 brownie on the bottom and Strawberry cake on top with a cream cheese icing. I cooked my cupcakes for 25 mins at 350 degrees. Please note that the brownie is going to be soft and gooey. I love it like that and so did everyone else but anyone that is squimish about brownie batter that isn't fully cooked might want to cook just the brownie in the oven for a bit before adding the cake batter. I also tried putting only a little brownie on the bottom instead of 1/3. I found that the brownie still stayed gooey and when unwrapping these cupcakes the brownie stuck to the foil cups. All the cupcakes that had 1/3 of the brownie came out of the foil cups without a problem. I will definitely make these again and have been deemed the "cupcake maker" of the family now.

Delicious. This worked for me: I put some cupcake batter on the bottom (so they would not stick) then only used about 1 tbs of the brownie batter, then the rest cupcake batter. This worked perfectly. When I experimented w/ the brownie batter and used more than a tablespoon they never baked - it was a gooey, unbaked mess. Also, be aware that you will run out of cupcake batter after about 24 cupcakes filling them 3/4 full. Very yummy! Everyone loved them!

You ask what could be better? NOTHING! With a fudgy, gooey brownie bottom and cake on top, that should explain it all...'nuff said! THX

Delicious! What a unique way to make a cupcake! My husband and I can't get enough of this little pastry. This recipe halves nicely if you use a scale, which I was able to do. I filled the cups 1/2 full with white cake batter, then piped the brownie mix into the center of them. I baked them 22 minutes and they were perfectly done, just barely golden on the top. The brownie center was partly cooked but mostly gooey. I also used the Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting from this site like some other reviewers, but we found it a bit overwhelming. So the trick is to pipe just a little on, so the peanutbutter taste doesn't take over the cake itself. The brownie surprise in the middle is exactly that. Perfect little treat! Thank you!

YUMMY!

Absolutely perfect! I used a Betty Crocker brownie mix, my own white cupcake batter, and a cookie scoop to divide both batters evenly between 24 cupcake wells. These baked up beautifully in exactly 20 minutes, the cake was not overdone and the brownie was not overly-gooey. After they cooled, I topped them with Hard Chocolate Glaze from this site. I'm calling them Brownie Bottom Cupcakes :) UPDATE: Just made these for valentine's day and tinted the cake batter pink then covered in chocolate glaze. Too cute!!

OMG...yum! I floured some mini chocolate chips and added those to both batters, then topped off with a basic, chocolate buttercream icing. The teachers at my son's school stalked me for leftovers!

I used brownie on the bottom, strawberry cake on top and cream vanilla frosting. They were yummy and beautiful!

I made this recipe exactly as stated, with the exception of increasing the baking time, and it turned out beautiful. Everyone at work was asking for the recipe. I highly recommend the fluffy peanut butter icing as well. This recipe is a new favorite!

This recipe went over very well with my classmates just as instructed.

I just rated/reviewed your Best cupcake recipe too. I made these one a couple weeks ago. SO good. Like I said, I can't decide which recipe is better. I shared these cupcakes with several different people and everyone LOVED them. When I made them, the brownie batter stayed a little gooey in the center which made it even better. This recipe, along with the cookie dough recipe, are both recipes that I highly recommend.

Very good cupcake! I only had Moist Yellow Cake Mix on hand and they turned out great! I used a 1/4 cup to fill the cupcake liners. I used Creamy Chocolate Frosting from this site. Will make again!

The cupcakes were delicious! I topped them with a homemade peanut butter frosting, and everyone loved them! The only thing I was a little disappointed with, was that my cupcakes did not look at all like the picture. It was more of a "layered" look- brownie at the bottom, cupcake on top. Not a big deal, but I plan on trying to fix this the next time I bake them.

Followed recipe exactly and used the suggested fluffy peanut butter icing. Absolutely delicious and easy to make! Subtle sweetness.

Yummy!! I made this with a scratch recipe from this site...simple white cake. It is basically brownie on bottom and cake on top...love it!!

Absolutely the best cupcakes I've ever made and I love making cupcakes and brownies. This is the best of both worlds! Make sure to only cook for 20 minutes even though it might seem like it's not done, it is. Love this recipe!!!!!!