ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. coarse salt
1/2 cup whole milk , room temperature
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter , room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg , room temperature
2 large egg whites , room temperature
1/2 c crushed peppermint candies
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.In a small bowl, mix together milk and extracts; set aside.In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment,
cream butter on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy. Gradually add
sugar and continue to beat until well combined and fluffy. Reduce the
mixer speed to medium and slowly add egg and egg whites until just
blended.With the mixer on low, slowly add half the flour mixture; mix until just
blended. Add the milk mixture; mix until just blended. Slowly add
remaining flour mixture, scraping down sides of the bowl with a spatula,
as necessary, until just blended. Add crushed peppermints and mix in. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Transfer muffin tin to
oven and bake until tops are just dry to the touch, 22 to 25 minutes.
Transfer muffin tin to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool completely in
tin before icing.
Cream Cheese Frosting
2 (8) ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened
2 lbs. confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
juice of one lemon
Using a mixer, blend the butter and cream cheese together until well combined. Gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar until fully incorporated. Finally mix in vanilla and lemon juice. I added a little peppermint extract.
1 stick butter, softened
2 lbs. confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
juice of one lemon
Using a mixer, blend the butter and cream cheese together until well combined. Gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar until fully incorporated. Finally mix in vanilla and lemon juice. I added a little peppermint extract.
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