1 yellow cake mix
2 teaspoons cognac, divided
1/3 cup oil
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup apricot jam
1 stick butter
2 tablespoons milk (maybe more)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350.

Prepare cake mix per package directions. Add one teaspoon of cognac and salt; mix.

Line mini-muffin pan with cupcake liners.

Add batter to muffin liners.

Bake for 14-18 minutes.

Let cool for 20 minutes out of the pan.

Scoop 1/4 teaspoon out of top of mini cupcake.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of apricot jam to cupcake

In a mixing bowl add butter, salt, and milk and beat.

Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Add more milk until desired thickness for piping.

Add to top of cupcakes.

Serve.