Snowy Day Cupcakes...

Katie and Ethan whipping up a batch of coconut cupcakes on a snowy afternoon. (The coconut was their idea- very creative and yummy!)

The recipe adapted from the Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook:

Vanilla Cupcakes:

*1 c flour

*3/4 c sugar

*1 1/2 t baking powder

*pinch salt

*3 T butter

*1/2 c whole milk

*1 egg

*1/4 t vanilla

Oven to 325...In electic mixer: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter. Beat on slow till combined. Gradually add half the milk. Whisk the egg, vanilla, and remaining milk in a separate bowl. Pour into mixture and beat until incorporated. Scrape bowl. Beat until smooth. Spoon into paper cups. Bake 20 mins approx. Do not overbake! Decorate with frosting.

Coconut Frosting:

*2 c confectioners' sugar, sifted

*5 T butter, room temp

*2 T milk

*a few drops of vanilla

*1/4 c coconut

Beat sugar and butter till mixed. Combine milk and vanilla in a separate bowl, then add to mixture. Add coconut. Once incorporated, mix on high 5 minutes or until fluffy.

*Decorate, eat and enjoy!