Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
  • 5 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 8 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4-6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • food coloring, sprinkles (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes). Mix in vanilla and eggs. In another bowl add flour, baking powder, and salt, and whisk to combine.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix. Add milk and mix until completely incorporated. Spoon batter into prepared tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes or until barely starting to brown around the edges. Allow to cool completely.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes or until barely starting to brown around the edges. Allow to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl cream together cream cheese, butter, and sugar. Mix in vanilla and add half n half 1 tablespoon at a time until a spreadable consistency is reached. Stir in red food coloring, one drop at a time until desired shade is achieved.
  • Spread or pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Add sprinkles if desired and serve.