Ingredients

Makes 12 cupcakes

　　

Cupcakes

3/4 cup self-rising flour

　　2/3 cup all-purpose flour

　　1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

　　1 cup sugar

　　2 eggs

　　1/2 cup milk

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla

　　

Frosting

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

　　1/4 cup milk

　　1 teaspoon vanilla extract

　　1 drop red food coloring

　　3–4 cups confectioners' sugar

　　

For cupcakes

Step 1

Line 12 mini muffin tins with mini muffin papers. In a small bowl, combine flours. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together, beating until fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Add half flour mixture and beat well, then add milk and vanilla and beat again. Add remaining flour mixture and beat until completely incorporated. Fill muffin papers about 3/4 full. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove cupcakes from oven and let cool.

　　

For frosting

Step 2

Place butter, milk, vanilla, food coloring, and 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add remaining sugar until light and fluffy.

　　

Step 3

Ice tops of cupcakes with pink frosting. Serve on a beautiful tray or tiered cake plate.

　　Reprinted with permission from Party Confidential by Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison. © 2006 Bulfinch Press