MOCHA CUPCAKES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.