Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

I've been on a gourmet cupcake bake-fest lately. Some have turned out, others have not. So far, my favorites have been these amazing chocolate infused cupcakes laced with cherry flavoring. Soooo yummy. At least that's what my family and some of my co workers at Macey's said. The guys in the meat department think I walk on water now :)
Try them out

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. cherry extract

Mix together and pour into cupcake papers. Bake at 35 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Frost with follow frosting:

Buttercream Chocolate Cherry Frosting

1 cube butter, softened
1 lb. powdered sugar
approx. 1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. cherry extract
1/2 c. cocoa

Mix with mixer until smooth and creamy. Add more milk or powdered sugar to get the desired consistency. Pipe frosting on in a coil pattern on the cupcakes and top with marishino cherry!