Vanilla Cupcakes with Sugar Frosting

Cuddle weather calls for comfort food

so when it's raining... I bake.

There's nothing quite like a newly bake goodie

paired with hot choco or coffee.

Try this (not-so-sweet) cupcake topped with (sugary-sweet) frosting.

Indulge ♥♥♥

You will need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

for sugar frosting:

• 4 cups confectioners sugar
• ½ cup shortening
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line muffin cups with papers.

Step 2: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt altogether. Set aside.

Step 3: In another bowl, combine milk and water. Set aside.

Step 4: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 5: Beat eggs one at a time.

Step 6: Add flour mixture, alternating with milk and water mixture. Beat well then stir in 

              vanilla.

Step 7: Divide among pans. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool in pans.

Step 8: Make the sugar frosting. 

                 Cream together sugar and shortening until smooth.

                 With an electric mixer, gradually mix in milk and vanilla until smooth, about 5  

                 minutes.

* Cook's tip: Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before putting the frosting. Enjoy!