Angel Cupcakes

1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1 c. milk, divided use
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend in butter and slowly add 2/3 cup of the milk to which vanilla has been added. Beat for 3 minutes and add remaining milk and eggs. Beat for an additional 3 minutes. Fill 12 greased and floured 3-inch cupcake tins 1/2 full. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Yields 12 cupcakes.

Confectioners Icing:

1 c. confectioners sugar
4 Tbsp. milk
1/8 tsp. vanilla

In a bowl combine milk and confectioners sugar. Blend thoroughly. Add salt and vanilla. Mix well. Use to top cupcakes and decorate as desired for holidays. Yields 3/4 cup frosting.

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