Yummy Frosting!

Sorry, no awesome picture to go with this one.
BUT the long awaited frosting recipe.

Before I start, get your tools ready ..
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Here it is.

1 stick of Crisco (they sell them in a 3 pack at Walmart - blue label)
1 stick of UNsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavor
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb powdered sugar

1. Mix Crisco and butter till they're both combined. Doesn't need to be perfect just as long as they aren't solid sticks anymore.
2. Add vanilla, almond and butter flavor. (OH - and salt too!)
3. Slowly add sugar. (Don't do it all at once. Add a half up here, a cup there, half a cup here .. etc.)
4. Once it's all combined, frost your favorite cuppycakes and enjoy!

*If frosting seems a little dry, as it does when I use my Kitchen aid, add a splash of milk and mix well.

Orange Cuppycakes!

I'm saddened to admit that the batter is not homemade. :( 

I know. I know. I heard you gasp too. 

BUT I was rushed to get them done for Dylan's class party.

Dylan turned 5 yesterday, November 4th.

He was able to bring in cupcakes to class, but since we were in Legoland the day before, I waited till the morning of to actually bake.

But they were a hit!

I used a box of White cake mix.

I did dye the batter orange, obviously.

I baked as directed and let them cool.

(I made the frosting myself - which I'll post a recipe for next.)

I then frosted them and rolled them around in orange sprinkles.

And there you go!

Keep an eye out for the frosting recipe - it's a must try!