Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2009

Made half with the coconut topping and half without. I tried the one without and loved it. So moist! My roommate tried the one with and kept Mmm-ing the whole time. Success!

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Pris

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2009

This is incredibly good. I lowered the oil to 1/3 cup and added 1/3 cup of the juice from the mandarin oranges. Then I used a whisk to combine the ingredients, including the oranges. That broke them up a bit but not totally and I think that helps bring out the orange flavor. It is unbelievably moist and the flavor combo is outstanding. Super easy too.

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Cindy Hall

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Stuart, Virginia, USA

Living In: Bassett, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2009

I thought these were very good. I didn't have any coconut, so I just made a glaze with powdered sugar, organge juice and vanilla.

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chris p.

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Home Town: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Kelso, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009

I gave this recipe five stars. I followed the directions exactly as written. I did fill the tins almost full rather than 3/4 full. The recipe has a distinct orange flavor and was very moist. The topping also added a lot of flavor. I think these are great with a cup of coffee and will make them again and again. Everyone I served them to loved them.

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

I would give it 4 stars for overall appearance and incredible moistness but a 2 for overall flavor. I followed the recipe exactly though I cut the mandarin orange segments as suggested. There was no orange flavor to speak of and as suggested in its name. That was very disappointing. If I made it again I would add orange concentrate or orange oil but then it wouldn't be this recipe I am reviewing.

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Dessert Diva

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Living In: Reston, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2009

We didn't like these at all. The only flavor came from the coconut topping. I was very disappointed in the result. I won't make them again.

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Sparkles

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2009

The coconut topping was delicious, but the cupcake itself didn't have much flavor. I will try the coconut-sugar mixture on top of other batters, though.

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judiann

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Home Town: Marshalltown, Iowa, USA

Living In: Brentwood, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2009

Easy and yummy!I will definitely make these again. I loved how they are sweet, but not too sweet and the topping is wonderful. The only change I made was I didn't fold in the mandarin oranges I just drained and poured them in and mixed them with my mixer.

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bakinqueen

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Living In: Verde Valley, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: May 19, 2009

I made this recipe for an event at work. The cupcakes came out wonderfully. They were a perfect light dessert aside the rich brownies, etc. I used organic coconut (it's much more moist and I think it has a better flavor). I also did not add the coconut topping until right after I pulled them out of the oven. Will most def. make these again!

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Prolly Pauli

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Living In: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2008

I loved it! Just thought I'd also like to say that chopped mandarin oranges were the way to go! (Each wedge into 3 pieces) Super moist cupcake with a slightly crunchy coconut topping, amazing!

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Shirley X

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Reviewed: May 26, 2008

Our bakery stopped making these so we had to learn to make them ourselves! They are awsome

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Amer

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Reviewed: May 18, 2008

Even my friend who doesn't like cake LOVED these cupcakes!!! To add a little more flare I drizzled white chocolate over the top of them- very delicious and very beautiful!

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Amy

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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2008

These were really good right out of the oven, but the next day the topping was not as crunchy. I used orange juice concentrate and the cupcakes had a good flavor. I would make these again, just be sure and serve them on the same day that you bake them.

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Kendra

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2008

This recipe was horrible!!! The cupcakes were tasteless and I wasted some perfectly good products making these! NOT GOOD!

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Brenda

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Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2008

I think these are soooo yummy! The only thing I did differently was instead of "folding" the mandarin oranges in, I mixed them in on low speed and that broke them up just enough. I do not recommend leaving the oranges out, don't see how they could even remotely taste the same. I will definately keep this one for a regular cupcake in my house! Thanks for sharing :)

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countygirl28

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2008

I left out the chocolate chips, and instead of putting the coconut on before baking, I mixed it with a Tbsp of butter and some confectioners sugar to make a glaze and "frosted" them right when they came out of the oven. Totally delicious!! Even a few days later they were very moist and yummy - more like a sweet muffin that a cupcake.

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Mrs.Stvnsn

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Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007

These are fantastic! They are light and very tasty. It worked best to cut up the orange segments. This is not a heavy cupcake and it is not too sweet.

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007

The topping is way too sweet. My boyfriend seemed to enjoy them. I was expecting a more orange flavor than anything and you could hardly taste them. Won't make again

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Samantha715

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Home Town: Rhinelander, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Los Osos, California, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2007

My nephew/godson started kindergarten this year. His birthday was 9/18 and as his godmother I wanted to be a part of his special day at school. Since his favorite fruit is mandarin oranges, I did a google search and found this recipe. What a hit! I did modify the topping- I used buttercream icing and colored the coconut in red and blue (the Buffalo Bills are his favorite team and that was his special request) and sprinkled on the buttercream. The kindergarten class at Port Allegany Elementary School (in PA) gave them two thumbs up!!! I am going to try substituting the oranges with raspberries and see how that tastes..

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2007

Yummy! Very Moist. The only thing I did differently was to replace the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda with Self-raising flour (it's the same thing anyway just already prepared) and I chopped up the mandarin segments so they weren't too big. Delish! Thanks for the recipe.

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