Ingredients
- 12 greased
- 1/2 full with batter
- 2 c powdered sugar
- 3 c sifted flour
- 1 1/2 c water
- 1 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 2 oz semisweet chocolate
- 3 tb butter
- 2 tb milk
- 3/8 c cocoa
- 2 1/4 ts baking powder
- 1 1/2 ts vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 ts baking soda
- 1/2 ts vanilla nuts (chopped)
- 1/8 ts salt
Meanwhile, to make frosting, melt butter and chocolate in top of double boiler over hot water. Sift powdered sugar with salt. Add chocolate mixture and blend. Beat in enough milk to make spreadable. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Use to frost cupcakes. Garnish tops with nuts, if desired.