"I made the cupcakes in anticipation for my husband's b/day next week and froze them. I will make the frosting on the "day". I used the 2" scoop as directed and had more cupcakes plus the cupcakes baked over onto each other. I believe the 2" scoop full is too much for the standard cupcake tin. Did anyone else have this problem? When I first try a r"

"I made the cupcakes in anticipation for my husband's b/day next week and froze them. I will make the frosting on the "day". I used the 2" scoop as directed and had more cupcakes plus the cupcakes baked over onto each other. I believe the 2" scoop full is too much for the standard cupcake tin. Did anyone else have this problem? When I first try a r"

"I made the cupcakes in anticipation for my husband's b/day next week and froze them. I will make the frosting on the "day". I used the 2" scoop as directed and had more cupcakes plus the cupcakes baked over onto each other. I believe the 2" scoop full is too much for the standard cupcake tin. Did anyone else have this problem? When I first try a r"

"I agree with other reviewers re the salt. I'm a "salt-a-holic" and given that, I thought less salt was in order. Next time, and yes, there will cetainly be a next time for this recipe, I will cut the salt by half. Other than the salt issue, this recipe is a keeper. Thanks Ina and others for their input."

"OMG! This has to be best fruitcake EVER!!!! I did not give into temptation to sample before the "spritzing" of the "booze" had been completed. Sampling took place Xmas eve and it absolutely our breath away. This will be my go-to recipe forever and ever. Next year it will have to be more than just the one fruitcake. Alton has truly given us "fo""