Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting

Name: Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons grape jelly; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 cup butter, melted; 0.33333334326744 cup half-and-half cream; 0.75 cup packed brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.75 cups confectioners' sugar

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My mother always made these quick and easy cupcakes for impromptu summer barbeques and they are a childhood favorite of mine.

Recipe by Erin Quinn

Published on June 18, 2020

10

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

15

Yield:

15 cupcakes

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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
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup half-and-half cream
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 15 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
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.
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.
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)

362	Calories
16g	Fat
55g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 280mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 2g
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 65mg	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.