EASTER CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS:

CAKE:

-1 cake mix (favorite flavor)


FROSTING:

-1 pound powdered sugar (1/2 of 2 lb. bag)
-1/4 cup milk
-3/8 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup shortening
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/2 teaspoon almond extract
-Food coloring
-Decorating ingredients: colored sugars, non-pariels, sprinkles, dragees, coconut, and candy


PREPARATION:

-Select your favorite cake mix. White, Yellow, Lemon, Cherry Chip or Chocolate all work well.
-Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package.
-Line muffin tins with cupcake paper liners and fill the cups 2/3 full with cake mix.
-Bake as directed in the instructions on the cake mix package.
-Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool completely before decorating.


FROSTING:

-Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat until light and cream, approximately 3 minutes.
-Divide the frosting into smaller quantities for as many different colors you would like to make and place each in small bowls.
-Add food coloring to color each amount to the desired color. For pastel colors, start by adding 1 small drop. Add more if a darker color is desire.
-Frost the cooled cupcakes with the different colors as desired. Colored sugars, non-pariels, sprinkles, dragees, coconut, and candy can be used to decorate the cupcakes for Easter.
-The cupcakes can also be decorated for other seasons or holidays. Just change the frosting colors and decorations accordingly.


Yummy!

xoxo RitzyNina