Quick and Easy Cupcakes

Submitted by csbndc - Chef #526840

"This was quick and easy. I used Kittencalskitchen copycat duncan hines boxed cake mix (http://www.food.com/recipe/copycat-duncan-hines-boxed-cake-mix-122139) but replaced shortening with butter and buttermilk with heavy cream and water. Also, I did not sift the dry ingredients. So the cupcakes were slightly dense."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 18-20 cupcakes
• Serves: 18-20

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter (or shortening)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup heavy cream
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line muffin tins with cupcake wrappers.
3. In a medium or large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the sugar and shortening until no granules remain (about 4 minutes).
4. Add in eggs and extract; beat very well for 5 minutes on high speed.
5. Add flour, baking soda and salt. (sift first for fluffier cake).
6. Add to the creamed mixture along with the heavy cream and water mixture; mix well until blended (about 2-3 minutes).
7. Use an ice cream scooper to evenly distribute mix in muffin cups.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes.