Melt-In-Your-Mouth Vanilla Cupcakes & Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk

FROSTING

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 dash salt
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1-2 tablespoon milk

Directions

1. 1

   For CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 325. Line cupcake tin with cupcake papers.

2. 2

   Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat well. Add eggs, beating well after each.

3. 3

   Add vanilla, baking powder, salt, flour, and milk, mixing after each addition.

4. 4

   Pour batter into cupcake pan, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.

5. 5

   For FROSTING: In a medium microwavable bowl, combine 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up. Microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds or until the chocolate is softened (or heat chocolate in a saucepan over low heat).

6. 6

   Add vanilla, dash of salt, and powdered sugar, mixing well. Add milk as needed for spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes when cool.