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The cupcake is light, fluffy, and has just the right amount of chocolate. I didn't taste the coffee in the cupcake though but it still gets 5 stars.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"Everyone loved the frosting.  I substituted Bittersweet chocolate for the semisweet and beated it at number 6 for 6 minutes (KitchenAid stand Mixer).     The cake part, on the other hand, was dry, and lacked significant taste!    I think the culprit might be the Cold Brewed coffee.     Could either the author of the recipe or Taste of home please comment on either what brand of premade cold-brewed coffee was used or how the cold-brewed coffee was prepared.  (In the grocery store there is a large selection of Cold brewed coffees!)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFlask"},"reviewBody":"The cupcakes were delicious and moist, except for the tops which came out a bit crunchy; not sure they need a whole 20 mins. I did not care for the icing however, next time I'll make a traditional buttercream and substitute the milk with coffee.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleLeaf"},"reviewBody":"Followed the recipe except for the canola, I substituted vegetable oil.  The cakes were dry and the frosting was way too sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBone"},"reviewBody":"I love making cupcakes, and have lots of recipes for them, this is the best mocha cupcake I have found, I use very strong coffee cause I love the coffee flavor!!!!!So yummy, and my  friends loved them","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBucket"},"reviewBody":"These cupcakes were a hit for Father's Day. Everybody enjoyed them -- all ages.  When I follewed the recipe for the frosting exactly, I was left with a separated mess.  Here are my recommendations for the most amazing tasting frosting...1. Instead of mixing the chocolate chips and butter and microwaving them (which seemed to cause the separation), melt the chips ONLY in the microwave and then add them to room temperature butter in a bowl and just swirl the mixture with a spatula, not the mixer.  2.  Add the cold coffee, and confectioners suger.  I added much more coffee than the recipe called for -- enough to give me a mocha flavor. 3.  The recipe does not call for vanilla extract, but I added half a teaspoon.Enjoy","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"Everyone loved them!  The frosting was perfect after refrigerating it for a few hours.  Cupcakes were moist.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeAnchor"},"reviewBody":"My daughter and I just made these for my  parents and my brother and his wife. Everyone loves them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanController"},"reviewBody":"Didn't taste the coffee in them but still great. Icing wasn't fluffy like in the picture. It was runny and kinda melty!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTurtle"},"reviewBody":"Cupcakes were very dry and i didn't bake them as long as recipe said.  Frosting was not fluffy and too sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"These are the best! Very moist. I like that it only makes 12, just enough but not too many for my family.  I have made these more than once and am always satisfied!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFries"},"reviewBody":"this is so good even though i havent ate it or made it (yet) it looks amazing","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldFlask"},"reviewBody":"they were a little dry. I followed everything just like it said","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenHelmet"},"reviewBody":"These were just ok.  Maybe I was expecting more, but I'd be just as happy with a chocolate cupcake made from a box and canned frosting...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeLamp"},"reviewBody":"I could just eat the frosting only..so good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"These cupcakes were so YUMMY! The coffee wasn't over powering, just darn right good. Light fluffy icing...what's not to love. My whole family gobbled them right up. My only complaint would be is that the recipe only makes 12.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"This is so good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveTag"},"reviewBody":"very dry and the frosting was not fluffy like the picture.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"The flavored are fantastic! The cake was a touch dry for my liking after baking 20 minutes, and the frosting got too soft to pipe rather quickly. But they taste so good, I will definitely make again! Perhaps next time I will bake a little less, and refrigerate the frosting for awhile before piping on.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"These moist morsels sold out quickly at a Haiti disaster fundraiser & received rave reviews!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePlanet"},"reviewBody":"icing can always be tough but the rerigeration tricks seemed to help. I also used espresso instead of coffee - richer and darker. For those who draw their own shots at home, you can do a few long draws vs. literally going shot by shot.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueApple"},"reviewBody":"Didn't think these would be very good but was I ever surprised. Try these I guarantee you won't be sorry. I also like using all semi sweet chips in the icing. 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