Crazy Cupcakes by alex

Source: Cool Kids Cook, Donna Hay

Ingredients

1 1/2 C. Self-Raising Flour 2/3 C. Sugar 1/2 C. Butter, softened 3 Eggs 1/4 C. Milk Few drops food coloring (any color) Icing: 2 C. Icing (confectioner's Sugar) 3 Tbs. Soft Butter 2 Tbs. Hot Water Food coloring (any color) Candies or sprinkles, to decorate

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 12-hole cupcake tins with paper liners. Put the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and food coloring in the bowl of an elctric mixer. Beat for 4 minutes, or unil the cake mix is smooth.

2. Spoon the cake mixture ino the paper liners til they are 3 quarters full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cupcakes have risen, Remove from the oven to cool.

3. To make the icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and add the butter, hot water and a few drops of food coloring. Mix until smooth. Spread the icing over the cakes and top with candies or sprinkles. Makes 18.