tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post3411882257008625833..comments2024-02-13T20:28:52.794-05:00Comments on A Cake Bakes in Brooklyn: Toll House CUPCAKESSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-59226541924505181552016-11-26T06:38:51.006-05:002016-11-26T06:38:51.006-05:00Love your site... thanks for the recipes! In resp...Love your site... thanks for the recipes! In response to an earlier question - these freeze very well. I usually make large batches and keep them in the freezer for when my brothers come to visit. These are our favorite childhood treat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-53551238745922875572016-01-24T14:38:13.687-05:002016-01-24T14:38:13.687-05:00Hmmmm... I'm late joining the conversation, bu...Hmmmm... I'm late joining the conversation, but hesitate to give the WP credit for this recipe. My mother made it for me as a young girl (I'm now 54) and she never lived in the DC area. I wish she was alive to ask where she got it from. All I have left is her handwritten recipe card that has faded and difficult to read. Glad to find it online now - thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12950535354782690194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-383032875893095692016-01-24T14:37:01.223-05:002016-01-24T14:37:01.223-05:00Hmmmm... I'm late joining the conversation, bu...Hmmmm... I'm late joining the conversation, but hesitate to give the WP credit for this recipe. My mother made it for me as a young girl (I'm now 54) and she never lived in the DC area. I wish she was alive to ask where she got it from. All I have left is her handwritten recipe card that has faded and difficult to read. Glad to find it online now - thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12950535354782690194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-20458778073341138742014-07-21T15:18:30.596-04:002014-07-21T15:18:30.596-04:00Just made these...fabulous! Not all of mine sank a...Just made these...fabulous! Not all of mine sank after the first baking period (I suspect they were just a little overdone), I layered the second part on top & finished them in the oven as per the recipe & they came out perfectly! <br />Thanks so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-78082751326960434522014-03-19T08:03:15.445-04:002014-03-19T08:03:15.445-04:00A blast from my past! Thank you! I went looking fo...A blast from my past! Thank you! I went looking for the recipe so I could make a batch for my daughter, and voila! There it is! They are amazing indeed. I will be making some tonight with her.<br />I think the fact that there is more than one step of baking involved deters many.And regular chocolate chip cookies are so good in and of themselves. But it is definitely worth the effort. Thanks again!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029942907223672805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-14426874449778486032013-10-05T08:18:27.649-04:002013-10-05T08:18:27.649-04:00Sorry you had trouble with the shells, Lorna. It&...Sorry you had trouble with the shells, Lorna. It's been a while since I made them but I do recall sometimes nudging the shells into shells with the back of a spoon but they usually just cave in by themselves. I let them cool until I'm ready to fill them, however long that takes! You can add more filling, but when I do, it rises higher than the shells obscuring them. It's much more attractive when the shells are visible to frame the filling. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-49692834188658378612013-10-04T13:07:12.690-04:002013-10-04T13:07:12.690-04:00OK - I seem to be the only one with the comment th...OK - I seem to be the only one with the comment that my shells didn't turn into shells. Exactly how long is let them cool for a bit? In the end, I pressed in the middle to have a bit of room for the filling. I made 16 like the recipe called for, but it seemed as if there was more than a tablespoon in each one.Lornanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-37153320614574325682013-07-06T16:38:48.534-04:002013-07-06T16:38:48.534-04:00Thanks so much for letting us know that these come...Thanks so much for letting us know that these come out, even sans nuts!<br />And one of these days, I'll put together my list of preferred ingredients, etc. Great idea!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-4216104854071068462013-07-05T03:13:34.952-04:002013-07-05T03:13:34.952-04:00These are wonderful!
Have made several times. turn...These are wonderful!<br />Have made several times. turned out great when made w/o nuts.<br />turned out great with less sugar only brown.<br />One batch wasn't as perfect when I was in a hurry and didn't let <br />bottoms cool b4 put in topping so for future bakers don't forget to<br />let cool a bit. <br />Also when didn't have all ingredients just made bottoms and it was yummy. <br /><br />Love your work you do with this site and like when you even share <br />with us recipes that didn't come out perfect.<br /><br />Would love for you to have a page for you to share your ingredients and <br />bake-ware, etc... you use and love. Unless I have missed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-77136609727374987892013-05-11T20:53:34.155-04:002013-05-11T20:53:34.155-04:00So sorry to hear this, Ashley. Very frustrating w...So sorry to hear this, Ashley. Very frustrating when baking doesn't work out -- I've been there many times. Was it especially humid when you baked them? Sometimes weather can torpedo a recipe. Other than that, the only thing I can suggest is to double check your ingredients, especially the sugar. I've read that beet sugar doesn't behave the same as cane sugar. So, the bottoms didn't set up and you went ahead with the filling anyway? That's what I'd do (while crossing my fingers), but want to make sure I understand.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-79762271531430302762013-05-11T20:15:38.657-04:002013-05-11T20:15:38.657-04:00Hi! I've been following your blog for quite so...Hi! I've been following your blog for quite some time! I love the recipes you post. I've made these ahhhmazing cupcakes multiple times without fail. Everyone loves them. However, this evening I tried making a batch (twice) and the bottom layer wouldn't set and the meringue overflowed. What could the problem be?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344892220625403844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-92227395032602799692013-02-27T10:31:10.785-05:002013-02-27T10:31:10.785-05:00You aren't missing where, it's just that I...You aren't missing where, it's just that I haven't figured out how to include that feature. What I do is click on the recipe and then print it as a jpeg. I hope to figure out how to create easier access in the not-too-distant future.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-33623946279285269572013-02-27T10:26:48.558-05:002013-02-27T10:26:48.558-05:00Hello! I just found your blog and looking forward...Hello! I just found your blog and looking forward to checking out all the old recipes you have shared. I think my first recipe will be these! Am I missing where I can click on printing the recipe? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-72851710380205693482013-02-19T21:53:32.088-05:002013-02-19T21:53:32.088-05:00Wow! That's very cool, Sam. Any idea what yea...Wow! That's very cool, Sam. Any idea what year she started baking them?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-41451571999333934782013-02-19T21:52:48.517-05:002013-02-19T21:52:48.517-05:00Oh, Erika, I'm sorry they didn't work out,...Oh, Erika, I'm sorry they didn't work out, but do suspect it may be the difference in ingredients available in Italy. When I say "firmly packed," though, it refers to pressing the brown sugar firmly into the measuring cup with the back of a spoon, which increases the amount of sugar. Perhaps you need to bake the shells a bit longer and also whip up the filling longer? I wish I could be of more help ; ))Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-59293958057629034992013-02-19T20:59:40.688-05:002013-02-19T20:59:40.688-05:00I just wanted to let you know that these are amazi...I just wanted to let you know that these are amazing cupcakes! I got the same recipe from my 88 year old grandmother who has been making them for years. I mean it is on the same paper with the same purple print and everything! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-51750690914147154802013-02-14T06:54:15.146-05:002013-02-14T06:54:15.146-05:00Hello!!I just found out your blog!!It's amazin...Hello!!I just found out your blog!!It's amazing!!I just tried to do these but the top didn't work out...as I put the filling in the shells, the shells absorbed in one second all the filling!!so they are pretty dry on the top with a very humid bottom!!what did I do wrong?I thought that maybe it's because of the sugar..you called for firmly packed, but here in Italy I can barely find the normal brown sugar, so I used that and maybe I put too much of that in it!!Any tips?? :)<br />comgrats again for the blog!Erikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-52548686548589873522013-01-21T23:00:11.827-05:002013-01-21T23:00:11.827-05:00I know how to bake cupcakes too, but I like your b...I know how to bake cupcakes too, but I like your baking style and I guess, I got some pointers here! ;) Thanks for sharing! :)mightystudentshttp://www.mightystudents.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-83141497012686553342012-11-19T14:52:00.589-05:002012-11-19T14:52:00.589-05:00OMG these are too die for ... they are a family fa...OMG these are too die for ... they are a family favorite from the first bite ! <br /> for something different and just as tastey try with a mix of chocolate & peanutter butter chhips yummy ! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-16968355788592177212012-10-29T22:13:06.102-04:002012-10-29T22:13:06.102-04:00So glad to hear this, Barbara. And glad that the ...So glad to hear this, Barbara. And glad that the pecan crispies were such a hit. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-36236899070847120672012-10-29T22:11:22.053-04:002012-10-29T22:11:22.053-04:00Anna: I doubt they would freeze well, sorry. Mayb...Anna: I doubt they would freeze well, sorry. Maybe try a pound cake or a banana bread type of gift. Or regular old chocolate chip cookies.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-7232591202629173852012-10-29T22:10:14.340-04:002012-10-29T22:10:14.340-04:00Barbara: Sorry for the delayed response but I'...Barbara: Sorry for the delayed response but I'll bet it would work with that combo.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692999404326628908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-26302740018957932382012-10-08T11:48:34.743-04:002012-10-08T11:48:34.743-04:00I just saw this. I will get those out here...sorry...I just saw this. I will get those out here...sorry it's still not summer anymore :(jzgpljhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16178255877982851649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-10608504157699003402012-09-21T18:11:32.824-04:002012-09-21T18:11:32.824-04:00Here's a question: How do these freeze? Does...Here's a question: How do these freeze? Does it change the texture of the filling too much? I would like to make a batch of these and freeze them for a gift for a sick friend...Anybody tried this?Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4279311869237231755.post-65200397115277572602012-08-29T11:12:24.498-04:002012-08-29T11:12:24.498-04:00Haven't tried the white chocolate/macadamia co...Haven't tried the white chocolate/macadamia combo yet, but made this recipe again for a barbeque last weekend as MINI cupcakes. Guessed at baking times, but they also turned out great. Family members raved. Baking times for both mixtures were generally more than half the time for the normal-sized cupcakes. Delicious.<br /><br />Barbara in Austin<br />(anonymous above)<br /><br />P.S. Made the Pecan Crispies cookie recipe yesterday, that I found in the Ladies Home Journal re: you and your blog. THEY ARE GREAT, simple, and I happened to have some pecans in the freezer leftover from Christmas. Everything I needed was in the pantry. This is a good cookie to make when making Christmas cookie baskets, as it makes loads of them (more than 40!). Took them over to my mom's house to put in the freezer, as the temptation to eat them all within a week by myself would be too much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com