I tend to bake a lot during the Holidays! Cupcakes are always welcomed at holiday parties, especially if you add some holiday touches. These are a big hit with the kids and grown-ups that sneak some too!

The batter is pound cake like and very tasty! These do not require any real skill to decorate so perfect for the cupcake novice! I use soy in all my recipes to bake as it’s lighter and I like the taste. We also have milk allergies in the house so no dairy at my house and we don’t miss it.

This recipe produces approximately 24 cupcakes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour
• 1 & 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup melted earth balance/butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk ( I use soy)
• 5 eggs

Instructions: Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Mix eggs, vanilla, butter and milk, gradually adding in the dry ingredients.
4. Put batter into baking cups, bake for 14/15 minutes or until done.

While the cupcakes cool,  start on the frosting.

1. Mix 5 cups of powdered sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter , 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tbs vanilla and 1/2 cup milk.
2. You may have to play around with adding more sugar or milk to get non-grainy frosting with the right consistency for spreading.
3. Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with powdered sugar and red candy sugar, then add a mini-candy cane.

Bring to a party and watch them go fast!

I did this recipe as part of the #SabrosoSaturday blog hop hosted by @MsLatina. Check out all the great recipes!

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