Today is a special day in our house. Our baby girl is one! How did that happen? How did a whole year go by in a blink of an eye? She is beautiful, delicious, happy, snuggly, feisty, soulful, feminine, loves her brothers, attached to my hip and melts her Daddy's heart. She is perfect.
To celebrate her big day, I made these cupcakes. They are easy as 1 2 3! If you are looking for the easiest cupcake and icing recipe, then tuck this in your recipe book!
What You Need
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups cold coffee or water
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp cider vinegar
In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in coffee, oil and vanilla; stir in vinegar. Spoon into paper-lined or greased muffin cups.
Bake in 350ºF (180ºC) oven until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 24 hours.)
Vanilla Buttercream Icing:
What You Need:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 5 cups sifted icing sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
In large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Alternately beat in sugar and cream, making 2 additions of sugar. Beat in vanilla. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours; let come to room temperature, about 1 hour. Beat slightly before using.)
Isn't she a beauty?
Keep it Beautiful.
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