Mocha Cupcakes

12 ingredients
3 steps

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
  • 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

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    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.

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