Shoo-Fly Cupcakes

Contributed byPat Langley
Shoo-fly cupcakes with white frosting swirls, sprinkled with brown sugar, in paper liners on a purple plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
  • 2 1/2 cup brown sugar (divided)
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda (divided)
  • 1 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Yield: 24 Cupcakes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Instructions

Mix flour, butter or margarine, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking soda all in a bowl. Remove 1 cup and set aside for use as topping.

For the Juice: Combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda and cinnamon with boiling water. Mix juice with the crumbs, alternating a little at a time (with a spoon, not a mixer). Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and sprinkle each cupcake with remaining 1 cup of crumbs. Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 24.

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