Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2011

I made these for my boyfriends birthday and paired them with the rich chocolate frosting from this site. The frosting was amazing, but the cupcakes were a little lack luster. They were drier than I would have liked. Otherwise, they turned out as a great party showcase!

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magnoliakng

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2011

ive had to beg people to try these! but once they do they CANT get enough! soo good!

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SherylDean420

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: North Branch, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2011

These cupcakes were delicious! I loved how moist and dark the cake was and the bacon added a really great element. I forgot to save some bacon to sprinkle on top, which I think would have made them even better. This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe now, with or without the bacon. For the frosting I used a basic cocoa buttercream and then lightly sprinkled sea salt on the top of each cupcake to bring out the rich flavors.

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Jessica

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2011

OMG these are soooooooooo good! I am totally in love.

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kelipithicus

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2011

I absolutely LOVED these cupcakes! I was skeptical at first but I figured I would give it a shot since I love chocolate and love bacon. At first I debated just using bacon crumbles in any old boxed cupcake mix but after trying out this recipe, I can tell that it wouldn't be anywhere near as good without this amazing dark chocolate cupcake recipe to go along with it. A wonderful combination and definitely a keeper!

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runawayface

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2011

I'm a bit mixed on this one. I docked 1 star b/c the bacon detracted from the cake (but I don't think it has to). The cake itself was outstanding. Everyone agreed that the bacon added a strange, surprising chewy texture, though flavor-wise, it was complementary. My advice: If you're going to put the bacon in, be sure to get it *very crispy* and *very small.*

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lolastorm

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Moscow, Idaho, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2011

I followed the instructions exactly. The cake itself was fine, the bacon in it however gave it an off flavor, like a mild chocolate/bacon flavor throughout. Was not good at all.

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SHAWNLAVRAR

Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2011

I made these for a Father's Day brunch and it was a BIG hit. There were many reluctant tryers but once they tasted it they said it was good. How can you go wrong? It's bacon and chocolate!!! Next time I will add more coffee or brew it stonger as it wasn't strong enough for me. I used store bought chocolate icing as I was short on time! This is a must try recipe!!

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Kristyann_40

Reviewed: May 13, 2011

I made these when no one was around. Just in case they taste funny. These are so good I don't know if anyone else will ever taste them. I have to stop eating them and leave some for someone else. Help me!!!!!!!!

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