Spice Cupcakes with Maple Syrup Frosting

from your home based mom,& all recipes

3 eggs

1/2 C butter, softened

1 C buttermilk

1 tsp double strength vanilla or 2 tsp regular strength

2 C flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp Penzeys Baking Spice (or nutmeg)

1/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with liners.

Cream 1/2 C of butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and mix well until combined.

Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spice blend and salt. Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk combined with the vanilla alternately in three parts. Fill cupcake tins 2/3 full.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 16-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and frost.

Maple Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting

1 C butter, softened

2 3/4 C powdered sugar

2 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp maple syrup

Put butter in bowl and mix until whipped.

Mix in powdered sugar and beat for about a minute. Scrape down the sides and add the brown sugar and maple syrup. Mix for another 2-3 minutes or until frosting is fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with chopped nuts – hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts