Vanilla Birthday Cupcake

Vanilla Birthday Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs

Baking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper or foil liners.

Combine flour, sugar baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add shortening, milk, and vanilla.
Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.
Add eggs to the mixture.
Beat on high speed for 2 minutes until blended.
Spoon cup cake batter into paper liners until 1/2 to 2/3 full.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 5 minutes in pans then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.
Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost and decorate.

Frosting

3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 a stick of butter or margarine softened
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 to 4 tablespoons of milk

Mix all ingredients adding milk gradually until smooth and have a spreading consistency.
Tint your frosting with food coloring that will compliment your table. Decorate, by adding sprinkles, candy pieces, or M&M's, and don't forget the birthday candles.

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