Cupcakes for a Friend

Tastiest Cupcakes ever and made with Love

Mimi and Miguel

 

My all too cute kiddos decided to make their friend Britton some cupcakes since he had broken his arm. This was all their idea, both are very compassionate. Mimi got started making these as soon as she got home from school today. They were made totally from scratch and boy were they delicious. She even decorated them all by herself. I'm happy that they both love to serve others! So sweet-literally...hehe!

 

Delightful Vanilla Cupcakes

2 cups all purpose flour (spoon in, level)

3 tsp. baking powder

pinch of salt

1 1/2 cup white sugar

2/3 cup butter, softened

2 large egg

1 1/2 cup milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Line 18 muffin tins with paper liners

3. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and mix

4.   In a mixer cream the sugar and butter.  Whisk in eggs.  Gradually add the milk and vanilla.  Slowly add in flour until it is all added and the batter is smooth.

5.  Spoon into the liners to about 3/4 full.  Bake 27-28 minutes, until the tops are golden and spring back when gently pressed.  Cool completely before decorating with frosting.

Yields 18 cupcakes

 

Cupcake Frosting

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

3 Tablespoons of milk or cream

1 tsp. vanilla extract

a few drops of your favorite food coloring

 

1.  In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening and butter together until light and fluffy.

2.  Add the powdered confectioners sugar, milk, vanilla and food coloring.  Beat until smooth.

3.  Spread or pipe on frosting.  Add extra sprinkles or decorate to your hearts content.