Mocha Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS:

Cake:

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. cocoa
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 c. hot water

Icing:

  • 4 c. Cool Whip
  • 1/3 c. instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 Tbsp. instant coffee
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

DIRECTIONS:

Cake: In large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Stir in eggs and butter; add milk. Last add hot water and stir until combined. Fill cupcake papers 3/4 full with batter. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Icing: Whip together all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Yield: 24-28.