CLASSIC YELLOW CUPCAKES

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Sugar substitute makes these golden cupcakes a wonderfully sweet treat, whether used for dessert or as a fast snack. Light and buttery, the divine bites make a perfect contribution to a spring baby shower or a casual ending to lunch with friends. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar blend
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fat-free milk
Fat-free whipped topping, optional
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar substitute until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Top with a dollop of whipped topping if desired, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.