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Mocha Cupcakes

Name: Mocha Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking soda; MOCHA FROSTING:; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; Pinch salt; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

about 1-1/2 dozen

Meet the Cook: This recipe is one that I have called on over the years for numerous occasions - birthdays, PTA meetings, for serving to company, etc. Everyone likes it. My husband and I have two grown children and three granddaughters. -Lorna Smith, New Hazelton, British Columbia

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Ingredients

1 cup boiling water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
MOCHA FROSTING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 to 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Pinch salt
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a large 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.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, combine the, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, coffee granules and salt in a large bowl. Stir in cream. Place mixer beaters in bowl; cover and chill for 30 minutes. Beat frosting until stiff peaks form. Frost the cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

To make a cake: Prepare batter and bake as directed for cupcakes, except use two greased 8-in. round cake pans. Frost between layers and sides and top of cake. Serves 12.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 421 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 334mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Mocha Cupcakes

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