Puppy Cupcakes

Little preview of Ryan's birthday puppy cupcakes...
Made with an egg-less cupcake recipe and topped with a vanilla buttercream frosting.
Here are the recipes if you are interested!

Mom's Chocolate Cupcakes
* 1 1/2 cups flour
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/3 cup cocoa powder
* 1/2 cup oil
* 1 cup water
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 tablespoon vinegar

1. Mix all ingredients together until moist and well blended.
2. Put in cupcake cups and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
3. Frost with your favorite icing.
4. To make a layer cake, double the recipes and put in 2 round cake pans.
5. Increase baking time to about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (From Sprinkles Cupcakes)
* 1 cup butter, softened
* 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
* 1 teaspoon milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. In a bowl combine butter, sugar and salt. Beat till blended.
2. Add the milk and vanilla and beat for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.