My mother always made these quick and easy cupcakes for impromptu summer barbeques and they are a childhood favorite of mine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons grape jelly
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 15 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
Step 2
In a large bowl, stir together the white sugar, flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Make a well in the center, and pour in the water, grape jelly, mayonnaise, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix just until blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter.
Step 4
Make the frosting while the cupcakes cool. Combine the butter, half-and-half and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Set the pan over a bowl of ice water and whisk or beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Frost cupcakes when they are completely cool.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 15 | |
Calories 362 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat4g | 21% |
Cholesterol16mg | 5% |
Sodium280mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars40g | |
Protein2g | |
Calcium22mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium65mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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