CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CARAMEL FROSTING

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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.

Provided by Erin Quinn

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 1h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 279.5 mg, Sugar 40.2 g

Aamare Brown
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cupcakes, but these were surprisingly good. The caramel frosting really made them.


Khalil Kalati
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I'll try them again with less sugar.


Janet Amoakowaa
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Md Mominul Islam
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and caramel.


Gemma Valero
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I've been making these cupcakes for years and they're always a hit.


Erik Sodders
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Jabulani Johnson
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Maureen Iweriebor
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Md. Abdur Rahman
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cupcakes, but these were surprisingly good. The caramel frosting really made them.


digital Quality
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste, but the caramel frosting helped to make up for it.


Chmoon ali
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Reham Udeh
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Feroz Kobir
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly, but they still tasted great.


Barrington Campbell
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The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the caramel frosting was amazing.


Muzzammil Ghori
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


SN Saymon
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These cupcakes are so delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and caramel.


Abdulmaleek Yusuf
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The cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making them again.


Kolla Kolla
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I've tried many chocolate cupcake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cupcakes are moist and fluffy, and the caramel frosting is rich and creamy.


Stellar Jeffrey
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! The caramel frosting was the perfect complement to the chocolate cake.