REALLY RICH VANILLA CUPCAKES

These cupcakes were just like there name states "really rich".  If you're in the mood for a simple yet decadent dessert these are them.

Ingredients for cupcakes:

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup cold milk

Directions for cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

In a separate bowl, stir together all dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture; stir in milk.

Bake for 18 - 24 minutes.

Ingredients for frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted (more if necessary)
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk (more if necessary)

Instructions for frosting:

Beat butter until creamy. Add confectioners sugar and beat until the sugar has been incorporated with the butter. Add vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk and beat until light and fluffy.

If your frosting is to soft or to hard you can add additional milk or sugar at this point a little at a time.

Click here for a printable version of this recipe from Culinary Collage.