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Cupcakes: Mocha Cupcakes

Source of Recipe


Country Woman Magazine



List of Ingredients



• 1 cup boiling water
  
• 1 cup mayonnaise (do not use reduced-fat or fat-free)
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• ½ cup cocoa
  
• 2 tsp baking soda
  
• .
  
• -- Mocha Frosting --
  
• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  
• ¼ cup cocoa
  
• ½ to 1 tsp instant coffee granules
  
• Pinch salt
  
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  






Instructions



1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; add to the mayonnaise mixture, and beat until well mixed.
   
   
2. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
   
   
3. For frosting:
   Combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, coffee granules and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in cream. Place mixer beaters in bowl; cover and chill for 30 minutes. Beat frosting until stiff peaks form. Frost the cupcakes.
   
   Makes 12 servings.