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Vanilla Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting

By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Cook Time : 25min
Course : Cakes, Dessert
Special : Easy, For Kids
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Party
 
Cupcakes are made with cake mix, vanilla, sugar, and eggs, topped with a butter chocolate frosting.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • .
  • Frosting:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 5 tablespoons heated milk
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

PREPARATION:

Into a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening, milk and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes with mixer at medium speed. Add eggs and beat 1 1/2 minutes longer. Fill 18 greased and floured 3-inch cupcake cups about half full. Or line with cupcake papers. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and frost.
Makes 18 cupcakes.

Frosting:
Melt butter, shortening, and chocolate over hot water. Combine confectioners' sugar and salt in a bowl; pour hot milk over sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla. Add melted chocolate mixture and beat until thick enough to spread. Add more confectioners' sugar or more milk, a few drops at a time, if necessary. This frosting will frost 18 cupcakes or tops and sides of two 8-inch cake layers.

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