Brownie Cupcakes Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why did my brownies stick to cupcake liners? ›

Some batters are very high in sugar, which can caramelize against a paper wrapper (or a metal pan, for that matter) and stick, while others are simply very delicate in texture. Batters that are relatively low in fat also tend to stick more than higher fat recipes.

Some people may prefer cupcakes because they are light and fluffy, while others may prefer brownies because they are rich and fudgy. It really just depends on your individual tastes.

What is the difference between a brownie and a muffin? Brownies contain more sugar and eggs and don't tend to be as fluffy as muffins. Muffins also have a different presentation in that they are baked in a muffin pan and tend to have more height and an airier texture.

Well, they do prevent cake from sticking to the paper – sometimes just to a minor degree, as illustrated above (that's greased paper on the left, ungreased on the right). But sometimes, with more delicate cupcakes, greasing the cups actually prevents chunks of cake sticking to the paper when you peel it off.

Another is, the ratio of the ingredients could be off. So, too much flour but not enough baking powder for it to rise properly. Or a lot of sugar, eggs, and cocoa powder and little baking powder, making it more similar to that of a brownie recipe.

Boxed Brownies:

Box brownie mixes call for vegetable oil as the shortening, which makes them nice and chewy. What is this? The chocolate comes from cocoa powder, which gives box brownies a lighter, less rich chocolate flavor than the homemade variety. Most people say brownies from a mix remind them of childhood.

Brownie textures fall into three general camps… Cakey, fudgy and chewy. Cakey brownies, like the name implies, are light, moist and airy, with a slightly fluffy, cake-like interior. Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact.

They give brownies a lighter, drier, and more cake-like texture. If you prefer this over the chewy variety, then go ahead and crack in that additional egg. On the other hand, too many eggs will yield brownies that are hard, heavy, and tough.

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

Prepare batter using 2 packages any Betty Crocker®Premium brownie mix, double all ingredients for the water, oil and eggs called for on the package directions. Bake 51 to 53 minutes for shiny metal or glass pan and 45 to 47 minutes for dark nonstick pan. Cool 1 hour before cutting.

What is the old version of brownies? ›

Did you know that Brownies were originally called 'Rosebuds'? Rosebuds was established in 1914 for girls to join before they became Guides. Just one year later, the name was changed to Brownies. Brownies are the second-youngest members of the Girlguiding family, for girls aged between 7 and 10.

The ideal consistency of brownie mix is thick and gooey, similar to a thick cake batter. When you mix the ingredients together, the batter should be smooth and free of lumps, with a slightly sticky texture. This consistency is important for achieving moist and fudgy brownies that are rich in flavor.

Too much flour? Go back to your edges - if they're not burnt, look a good colour (similar to the centre) but the brownie is too cakey and dry throughout, the recipe probably included too much flour.

Cupcake cases should be filled between half and two-thirds full of batter. If the base of the cupcakes are sticking to the paper then you could try spraying the inside of the cupcake cases with some non-stick baking spray. In the US there are various brands of spray available in supermarkets.

Or you can grease, and then flour, the pan. It helps make the brownies not stick to the sides or bottom so they're easier to remove. I usually start by cutting one corner out and it might be a bit messy looking, but once that corner is out, it's easy to cut and take out the rest of them once they've cooled off.