Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Cupcakes:

1 3/4 c flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c plus 2 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

4 Tbsp butter, softened
2 C powdered sugar
1/4 c cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin pans with 18 cupcake papers; set aside.

To make cupcakes: Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Spoon batter into the cupcake papers so they are half full. You should get 18 cupcakes. Bake 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

To make frosting: Put the softened butter into a bowl. Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa over the butter. Cream together on low speed to blend. Gradually add the vanilla and milk and mix on medium speed until frosting is smooth. Add more milk if you like a thinner consistency.

NOTES
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