It's Finally Here!

I know you have waited for this, so I will tell you right now. The cupcake recipe I was talking about last month? I am finally posting it. So here it is-Nutmeg Cupcakes!

Nutmeg Cupcakes
Makes 12

•  1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 8 tablespoons butter, softened (1 stick)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs 
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1 tablespoon grated nutmeg

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a standard muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, set aside.
2. Beat the butter and sugar in an electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Add the eggs and vanilla, until it has thickened slightly and is slightly yellow. Slowly mix in the flour mixture and milk, alternating until completely mixed. Add nutmeg and mix.
3. Divide the cupcake batter evenly between liners. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, or 15-20 minutes. Let them cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack until they are ready to frost.
   
   Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
   frosts 12 cupcakes

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt 
•  1 teaspoon grated nutmeg

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