Cupcake

Cupcake recipes by wilton...very fluffy and not so sweet..but the butter cream is quite sweet..next time I would reduce the amount of sugar!

Basic Yellow Cupcake

Bahan:

• 3 cups sifted cake flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 2/3 cups butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups milk

Cara:

• Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit
  
• Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside
• Cream sugar and butter until light
• Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture and beat until thoroughly mixed
• Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition
• Continue beating one minute
• Pour into prepared pan
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
• Cool 10 minutes on rack, remove and cool before decorating

Buttercream Icing (3 cups icing)

Bahan:

• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
• 4 cups sifted confectioners sugar
• 2 tablespoon milk

Cara:

• Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer
• Add vanilla
• Gradually add sugar, one at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry
• Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy
• Keep icing covered with damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Rewhip before using.