WIC Approved Birthday Cupcakes

For less than you would spend at a bakery, you can make gourmet cupcakes at home. Total cost of ingredients is $12.33 for 12 cupcakes.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

Melt the butter in the microwave. Add to the oil and water, mix until fully incorporated. Let cool slightly.

Step 3

Whisk together all dry ingredients.

Step 4

Whisk together egg, milk and vanilla.

Step 5

Add all ingredients together. Pour into a greased, lined cupcake pan. Bake for about 25 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Step 6

With a stand mixer or hand mixer, blend powdered sugar and butter for about 4 minutes

Step 7

Add in milk a teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. I used 1 3/4 tbsp.