Treat of the Week

The cupcake train is goin' full speed...

This week, I present:

FRENCH VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE ICING AND MILK CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES




CHOO-CHOO!

Cake

1 box french vanilla cake mix
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1/3 cup softened butter
3 eggs

Mix together above ingredients
Bake @ 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes in cupcake liners COOL COMPLETELY!
Frost with frosting below
Will make 24 cupcakes

Frosting

1 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 TBS sour cream
Milk or cream

Whip butter and vanilla together. Add cocoa and combine thoroughly. Alternate adding powdered sugar and sour cream until ingredients are completely combined. Thin with milk or cream if frosting seems "crumbly" or too thick to pipe or spread ( I usually need a tablespoon or two.) When it looks like right consistency, turn the mixer on high and let it whip for about 4-5 minutes. Allow to sit for a few minutes before you frost the cupcakes. Will frost 24 cupcakes.

Garnish with milk chocolate shavings (to make these, put a chocolate bar--your favorite kind--in the freezer for a few minutes, remove and grate with a micrplane or grater.)