Comments on: Dark Chocolate Mini Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:12:09 +0000

In reply to Terri. Hi Terri! It's not exactly the same. You want to look for a cocoa that says "Dark cocoa powder" on the label. :)

By: Terri

Terri — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:11:18 +0000

This recipe calls for dark cocoa powder. Is that Dutch processed cocoa powder or not?

By: Kristen H

Kristen H — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:14:46 +0000

Hi, I have an older version of this recipe printed out with different cupcake ingredients. I LOVE that recipe specifically because of the dark chocolate flavor, I don’t typically like chocolate cake. Can you share why you made changes to the recipe? Is the flavor still as dark and rich? Was it more texture related? My only complaint about the previous version is that they did sometimes fall apart more than I’d like when taking out of the wrapper, making them a bit messy at parties. Thanks!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:05:30 +0000

In reply to Kelly. Yay! We are so happy our recipe was such a success for you, Kelly

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:53:21 +0000

These are delicious and turned out perfect! I got almost four pans of 24 out of one recipe and after trying a different recipe that failed, was so happy with how these baked. The caramel frosting was also perfection!

By: Vito

Vito — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:12:26 +0000

These is my favourite recipe for muffins. It is moist and simply delicious I for sure recommend it.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:30:41 +0000

In reply to Gary. Hi Gary! These should freeze just fine. :)

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:54:18 +0000

Hi
I am hosting a fundraiser at my home later in the month. These cupcakes would be great. Can I make them ahead and freeze them?

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 01:34:40 +0000

In reply to Kathryn. Kovacs. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Kathryn! I think a few good options would be the Oreo pie, or cheescake brownies. Of course, there are so many other great options as well. :)

By: Kathryn. Kovacs

Kathryn. Kovacs — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:38:52 +0000

I made the dark chocolate mini cupcakes & salted Carmel icing. My family loved them so much they are asking me to make them again. The salted Carmel icing came out perfect & was so easy to make. My family said it’s their current favorite icing. I have truly enjoyed your recipes. I can tell you really take the time to ensure each recipe is perfect. Thank you so much. I am trying to decide what to make next from your recipes.

By: Jamie Friedman

Jamie Friedman — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:02:15 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Update: The next day the cupcakes held together when removing from the wrapper! It’s looks like a case of “can’t wait to eat”. Lol
Thank you for the reply and fabulous recipe!

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:17:37 +0000

In reply to Jamie Friedman. Hi Jamie! Hmmm that's interesting. I have heard of people having issues when using generic cupcake liners. If that isn't your issue they may have needed another minute in the oven. That's really frustrating. I'm sorry. :(

By: Jamie Friedman

Jamie Friedman — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 23:56:57 +0000

I made both the mini cupcake and caramel frosting… both have excellent flavor. My question is on the cupcake.. mine are very tender, moist and crumbly… so much so you lose half the cupcake when removing the wrapper! Any suggestions to make them a little sturdier??

By: Nora

Nora — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 01:04:03 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run. I made them today and it came out PERFECT! They are fluffy and the caramel frosting is heaven. I love your recipes.it worked all the time. Thank you!!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 20:23:25 +0000

In reply to Nora. So glad you've enjoyed everything, Nora! We hope the cupcakes are a hit for you too

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:02:42 +0000

Hi Sam, I have made a couple of your recipes and oh blimey it came out so perfect I get compliments every single time I make your blueberry cheese muffins and banana muffins. I will try this recipe this weekend. 72 are perfect for me to share with my neighbours. Thank you for your beautiful recipes.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:54:27 +0000

In reply to Susan renee Hammitt. Hi Susan! Check the FAQ section for the answer to your question

By: Susan renee Hammitt

Susan renee Hammitt — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:44:17 +0000

Can I make regular size cupcakes and how many would it make?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:01:08 +0000

In reply to Dinaz. That sounds delicious! :)

By: Dinaz

Dinaz — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:12:52 +0000

Hi Sam, can I use this frosting for your texas sheet cake?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:52:43 +0000

In reply to Anna. I agree with you wholeheartedly and have weights listed on all of my recent recipes and even a post on why weighing ingredients is so important. I'm working through all of my older recipes (like this one) to make sure the conversions work perfectly since I was only using cups at the time that I wrote some of them. A reference table sounds like a great idea and I will get to updating this one soon, too. Thanks, Anna! :)

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:11:40 +0000

In reply to Sam. I think it would be easier for some of us to measure by gr or ml and not by cups. Because my cup is different from yours or someone elses for sure. So if possible please share your beautiful recipies with these specific measurements or if you could make, as a reference a table of conversion eg 1 cup of sugar = 125gr, 1 cup of milk=... ml etc Thank you so much and btw your chocolate cupcakes rock!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:43:45 +0000

In reply to Anna. Hi Anna! What ingredient in particular are you looking for? A cup of flour is 125g and a cup of sugar is 200g. :)

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:53:13 +0000

Hello! Could you please tell me by 1 cup how many gr it should be? TIA

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 02:43:53 +0000

In reply to Carol. Hi Carol! I'm glad you enjoyed them! While I haven't baked them as regular sized cupcakes I think they would take somewhere around 17 minutes. :)