Jane wyman's cupcakes with chocolate sauce

12 Cupcakes

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupShortening or butter
1cupSugar
4Egg yolks; beaten well
cupFlour; sifted
¼teaspoonBaking soda
2dashesSalt
4Egg whites; beaten stiff
3ouncesSquares unsweeten chocolate
½cupMilk
1teaspoonBatter from cupcakes
½cupStrong coffee
2cupsMilk
2cupsSugar

Directions

PATTI - VDRJ67A

CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Cupcakes: Cream shortening and sugar. Add yolks. Mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add sugar-egg mixture. Mix well. Fold in. Mix well.

Reserve 1 tsp batter for sauce. Pour ⅔ full into greased or lined muffin tins. Bake at 375~ for 18-20 minutes.

Chocolate Sauce: Combine chocolate, milk and batter in top of double boiler. Allow to blend and thicken. Add coffee. Bring to a boil, stirring.

Add milk & sugar. Boil 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve while hot over cupcakes that have been cut in halves. This is a good way to brighten up old cakes too.

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