Cupcakes

=Everybody LOVES Cupcakes =

Use your favorite cake mix and bake in cupcake papers in a muffin tin. Take the time to make homemade icing. Butter cream icing and cream cheese icing are easy and fast. The great, fresh taste is worth the extra effort!

My Favorite Icing Recipes:
1/2 c. butter 1-8 oz. pkg of cream cheese 4 c. confectioner's sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract Cream butter and cream cheese with mixer. Add vanilla and beat. Slowly add confectioner's sugar and beat thoroughly. Great taste for icing, but it is not suitable for decorations and may melt in warm temperatures.
 * Cream Cheese Icing**

1 c. butter 1 tsp. vanilla 2 T. milk 4 c. confectioner's sugar In large bowl, butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
 * Butter Cream**
 * For thin (spreading) consistency icing,** add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk.
 * For Pure White Icing (stiff consistency),** omit butter; substitute 1 cup shortening for butter and add 1/2 teaspoon No-Color Butter Flavor. Add up to 4 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk to thin for icing cakes. Use clear vanilla.
 * For Decorations** you may want to use 1/2 c. butter and 1/2 c. shortening instead of all butter. The decorations will hold there shape better.
 * For Chocolate Butter Cream** add 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder and an additional 2 T. of milk.

Specialty Cup Cake Ideas [|Cupcake Pops]

[|Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes]

Another ice cream cone cupcake variation.

Cute, decorative ways to ice cupcakes. media type="youtube" key="8Yl6IxVXUw8" height="344" width="425" Watch and take notes on the following slide show: media type="custom" key="21278324"