BEST Cupcakes EVER!

 

This is the BEST cake/cupcake recipe that I have used for years & it could not be easier!  You can switch the cake mix & pudding flavors to whatever you like...And the buttercream is my all time favorite for cakes, cupcakes, & cookies!

1 box devils food cake mix

1 small chocolate fudge pudding mix (dry)

¼ cup flour

½ cup vegetable oil

1 cup water

4 eggs

1-8 0z. container sour cream

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Combine all ingredients in the order given
3. Put cupcake liners in muffin tin
4. Fill each liner about 2/3 full
5. Bake in pre-heated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until cupcakes spring back when touched
6. Let cool & frost
7. DELISH!!! Yield:2 dozen cupcakes
   
   Buttercream Frosting
   

   ¾ cup butter, softened

   ¼ cup shortening

   ½ cup milk

   ¼ tsp salt

   1&1/2 tsp vanilla

   2 lbs powdered sugar

   Combine all ingredients to spreading consistency
   
   You can spread or pipe onto cupcakes but piping will use alot more frosting...but it's so cute!! ENJOY!