Comments on: Copycat Starbucks Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Cupcakes

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:13:28 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt. Thank you for the response! Can’t wait to try these!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:11:42 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. Hi Stephanie! You can definitely use a buttercream here. :)

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:42:45 +0000

Thank you for this recipe! Do you think they would work with a buttercream? Or is the cream cheese frosting a must?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:12:56 +0000

In reply to Panagiota. I'm so sorry for the confusion! I will make sure to correct that so it doesn't look like that. Yes you only need 2/3 cup of oil here. :)

By: Panagiota

Panagiota — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:59:41 +0000

In reply to Sugar Spun Run.

Hello…The recipe says ⅔ cup ⅔ canola oil….it’s only one 2/3 cup correct?

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:30:59 +0000

In reply to Zoë. Hi Zoe! I think those changes will work just fine. :)

By: Zoë

Zoë — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:14:31 +0000

Hi. These look amazing and I can't wait to make them. Could I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate as I find it too strong. Also could I grate the chocolate since you're cutting it so small. Thanks

By: Sugar Spun Run

Sugar Spun Run — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:08:19 +0000

In reply to L W. Way to improvise, LW! I am so glad that the cupcakes turned out so well for you and that you enjoyed them! Thanks for commenting. :)

By: L W

L W — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:31:47 +0000

OMG! These are the best ever!! I didn’t have enough milk but I did have a bottle of mocha frappuccino soooo I substitute the milk and water plus added espresso powder. Also put espresso powder in the frosting. Better than drinking the frapp!!!!

By: Sugar Spun Run

Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:32:18 +0000

In reply to L W. Hi, LW! Someone else mentioned that they used espresso powder and had success. I personally have not tried, so I'd love to know how it turns out for you if you do. :)

By: L W

L W — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:19:13 +0000

Oh boy these sound yummy. Wonder if you could use espresso powder instead of the instant coffee? I made my own powder and it helps bring out the chocolate flavors.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:07:22 +0000

In reply to Cortney. I am so glad you enjoyed the cupcakes so much, Cortney! Thank you for the wonderful comment. :)

By: Cortney

Cortney — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:19:54 +0000

Well first I will say, I GOT 31 CUPCAKES! 😱
I honestly didn’t even look at how many it would make but wow, I am currently freezing the ones that aren’t fitting in my cake stand (hopefully the tip I read will help preserve them since the four of us should not be consuming so many…even though I would in a heartbeat!)!
Secondly, I don’t taste the coffee at all so I would suggest to anyone wanting a coffee taste to use more than what’s directed (same amount of water though) or a stronger freshly brewed coffee.
Having said all that, this is a really delicious cupcake! I love sweets and I am a chocolate addict but I never ever look forward to eating cupcakes because they’re always so bland, dry, too heavy, and spongy, this is the exact opposite! It’s hard to not eat them quickly since they are not so dense. And the frosting, wow, it’s perfect! Again, not a heavy cream cheese frosting and not just a bland whipped cream!
This is an absolutely perfect, chocolatey, better-than-a-cupcake recipe I have ever had!

*The directions are also very easy to follow*

(PS I wrote this April 6, 2016 but had to save it in my notes because for some reason it would post lol, only just resurfaced so I could make it again!)

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:44:39 +0000

In reply to Jan. Substitute the hot water in the recipe for hot coffee from the pot (and omit or reduce the instant coffee) and you'll be good to go! I hope you love the cupcakes! :)

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:30:57 +0000

Can I just use coffee from my pot or does it have to be instant?

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:27:04 +0000

In reply to Karis. Hi Karis! Yes these will freeze well. Enjoy! :)

By: Karis

Karis — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 04:05:35 +0000

I’ve had these before and they’re delicious! My question is, do you think they would freeze ok? I want to make them for a bridal shower next Saturday… I’m thinking of freezing the unfrosted cupcakes and topping them off the day of or the day before.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 13:17:50 +0000

In reply to Corrin. Thank you so much, Corrin! I am so glad you enjoyed the cupcakes! I hope you feel better soon. :)

By: Corrin

Corrin — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:25:10 +0000

Oh my gosh! These are sooooooooooooo good! my family loves them to! Unfortunately, they aren’t all gone yet because I haven’t been able to have one for the last few days because my head is clogged!
Anyhoo, the point is, these are one of the best things I’ve tried in ages!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 01:43:10 +0000

In reply to Corrin. I think you are going to love these, Corrin! This is a great place to start. :)

By: Corrin

Corrin — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:43:35 +0000

I HAVE to try these!! O_O I’m not a Starbucks person, but I love coffee flavored things! 🙂

I have to many things I have to try from this website! I DON”T KNOW WHERE TO START! ;-;

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:48:20 +0000

In reply to Selah Howard. Hi Selah! I guess you have to go get some ingredients! ;) I hope you love them. :)

By: Selah Howard

Selah Howard — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:49:28 +0000

Hi there!

Oh. My. Gosh. Looking at these pictures my mouth is practically watering!!! I cannot wait to taste these!!! I never leave a review without trying it, but something compelled me to comment. My goodness, I’m dying, I can’t look at these pictures anymore! Why don’t I have the ingredients to whip these up?! You’re torturous, Sam! Lol!! JK!

Dying ever so slowly,
Selah

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 15:05:10 +0000

In reply to Samantha J. My only concern is that they won't quite melt into the mixture the same way and could settle to the bottom of the cupcakes rather than being dispersed throughout the batter.

By: Samantha J

Samantha J — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 14:10:08 +0000

Can I use mini dark chocolate chips in the cupcakes instead of the baking bar?