Cream Filling for Cupcakes

Roxanne J.R.'s Note:

This is my favourite cream filling to use in chocolate cupcakes. Just fill in a pastry bag and pipe it into the cupcakes from the top, when they are cooled. Frost cupcakes as usual or just dig in!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 36 cupcakes

• 1/4 cup butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup shortening (softened)
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 pinch salt (if butter is unsalted)
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening together until smooth.
2. Blend in confectioners' sugar and pinch of salt (if butter is unsalted).
3. Gradually beat in 3 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4. Beat until light and fluffy.
5. Fill a pastry bag with a small tip.
6. Push tip through top and fill each cupcake.
7. Enjoy!

Reviews

[mums the word]

The kids really enjoyed this filling in chocolate cupcakes. I didn't try it myself as I am on the South Beach Diet, but if the kids are happy, I'm happy. Thx for sharing.