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“I grew up in my parents’ bakery, which might explain why I don’t like frosting,” says Cindy Lang of Hays, Kansas. “These cupcakes are just my style! They come out shiny on top and are great without frosting.”
Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake equals 297 calories, 21 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Brownie Cupcakes in Cooking for 2 Summer 2008, p7
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Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2013 by raionnomachi
Quick, simple, tasty. I replaced the pecans with almonds and it worked great. I love that you don't need any icing to make it work, just the basics.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2013 by ron88mona
These are really awesome! Mona
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2012 by pspmags
Loved it! It made 12 mini muffins. I topped it off with coolwhip and bluberries and some with strawberries. Definitely worth making again.
Loved it! It made 12 mini muffins. I topped it off with coolwhip and bluberries and some with strawberries. Definitely worth doubling the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by Cathy_E
These cupcakes are not only simple to make but they taste delicious! We do not like the nuts so left those out and we love them. I will be making these brownie cupcakes again. Note: These would be great to make for a bake sale.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by ruthsblack
Why not just make a pan of brownies? They taste better, and are a lot easier to make.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by Angela Lenz
I am a huge cupcake fan and these were incredibly easy to make. My husband greatly appreciated that the recipe made 4 cupcakes rather than 20.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by cdcdowell
This recipe was about average. They really did not have much taste but I will say the next day they tasted better than the first.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2009 by aa11bb2c33
I submitted this recipe and Taste of Home changed the recipe name from Self Frosting Cupcakes to Brownie Cupcakes and reduced the recipe to put it in the Cooking for Two publication. They are easy to make and my family loves them as does everyone at work! They always want more. It is very easy to double the recipe to make more.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2009 by chenault
These were great and I loved that it only made 4, so I don't overindulge. I used melted milk chocolate chips and then used semi-sweet chips instead of nuts. Great result!
Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2009 by lrvandarn
I really liked this recipe -- great for when you need a chocolate fix but don't want a ton of treats sitting around. I added about 1/8 Cup of mini chocolate chips that I tossed with a teaspoon of the flour to keep them from all sinking to the bottom of the cupcake. These were very tasty and I can't wait to make them again.
Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2009 by MIgdy
These cupcakes were easy to make but didn't like consistency. It came out kind of soft, not brownie type.
Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2009 by LFBrown
RE: Brownie CupcakesWe really enjoyed this treat. I used walnuts instead of pecans. Would have liked for them to have more of a chocolate flavor and darker.Lorraine
RE: Brownie Cupcakes
We really enjoyed this treat. I used walnuts instead of pecans. Would have liked for them to have more of a chocolate flavor and darker.
Lorraine
Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2009 by rosetta ziegler
A previous recipe, I made the Almond coconut Browniesbut I wonder if there is too much butter or not enough flour? When baking the printed time, it was still not the consistently of a brownie bar???
A previous recipe, I made the Almond coconut Brownies
but I wonder if there is too much butter or not enough flour? When baking the printed time, it was still not the consistently of a brownie bar???
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by plpeake
I agree, just right for 2, we waste so much when I make a full recipe. My husband is very picky, and LOVED these (he wanted more!) I'm going to try with Truvia or Splenda to see if they come out as good, we are diabetics.plp
I agree, just right for 2, we waste so much when I make a full recipe. My husband is very picky, and LOVED these (he wanted more!) I'm going to try with Truvia or Splenda to see if they come out as good, we are diabetics.
plp
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by RainebowR
These are WONDERFUL. Perfectly moist and delicious. Our whole neighborhood got some (after I quadrupled the recipe) and they all raved about them and demanded the recipe!
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by Sprowl
Delicious recipe for two. I made only two and put them in two custard cups. We love brownies, but there is just to much. Sometimes I bake as usual and freeze the two extra.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by plmiller
The Brownie Cupcakes is a great recipe for me, as my husband does not like brownies and I love them. The recipe makes just four or five cupcakes and they are great tasting, quick and easy.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by billysmom0
Very good. My guys went nuts over them. I used walnuts instead of pecans and still got a really good flavor result.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by hip chick
I was a bit disappointed that this only made 4. I had to double the recipe because my family loved them so much.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by mlov
Absolutely delicious! My family loved them. And so quick and easy to make.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by cbracksieck
Loved the top of the cupcakes but the rest lacked taste in my opinion...not chocolatey enough...prefer my oven baked brownies.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by dmutahgirl
Wonderful - Wonderful RecipeMy family and I just loved them
Wonderful - Wonderful Recipe
My family and I just loved them
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by RuthStew
Re:Brownie CupcakesI made a couple changes. I have a diabetic sister in law. I substituted Splenda for the sugar and made in mini muffin pan and made 12 instead of 4. I tried one and thought they were pretty good and think she will be extremely happy with this little treat.Ruthstew
Re:Brownie Cupcakes
I made a couple changes. I have a diabetic sister in law. I substituted Splenda for the sugar and made in mini muffin pan and made 12 instead of 4. I tried one and thought they were pretty good and think she will be extremely happy with this little treat.
Ruthstew
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by r_sanders731
wow is that calorie count reaaly right?!?
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2009 by gmoneil
Simple and delicious!! liked the fact that the recipe only made 4 cupcakes.GMON
Simple and delicious!! liked the fact that the recipe only made 4 cupcakes.
GMON
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2009 by janae smith
I made these last night for Family Night and my husband and boys inhaled them, and said I have to make them "Again!"
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by lilstump
It only makes 4 cupcakes because it came from Cooking for Two magazine. Just double the recipe.lilstump
It only makes 4 cupcakes because it came from Cooking for Two magazine. Just double the recipe.
lilstump
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by pattycake3
these are great cupcakes -fast and easy. You might like to try these too. 18 oz. chocolate cake mix 3 oz. package cook and serve chocolate pudding mix 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2cup chopped walnuts In a saucepan cook pudding according to package directions. Pour dry cake mix into hot pudding-mix well.(batter will be thick) Pour into greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle nuts and chips over top evenly. Bake in 350^ for 30 minutes. no longer. Cut into squares when cool.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by Mama_B
So this only makes 4 cupcakes?
Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2009 by djs1956
this was a hit with my husband. I make them quite often because its so easy. I double it sometimes I love the brownie texture.
Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2009 by stephanied1971
Fantastic! Very easy to make and super taste. Not too sweet and I love the "brownie" texture tops. Yummy!
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