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Cupcakes

Cupcakes

Yummy cupcakes are a favorite of kids and adults alike. It's like having your own little individual cake.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 Servings
Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Chocolate Frosting:

  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line 18 standard muffin cups with paper liners (or use silicone liners like the ones below). Sift the flour and sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the butter, eggs, milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Fill the paper liners 3/4 full with the batter.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the cupcakes are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting, mix the confectioners; sugar, cocoa and butter with a little hot water until smooth. Spread over the cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 240IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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