Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup shortening or butter
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 5 egg whites
- 2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Recipe
Cupcakes: Heat over to 350*F. Beat shortening and sugar, for about two minutes. Add egg whites one at a time until well blended. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, alternately add dry ingredients and milk (1/3 of the dry, then 1/2 the milk, etc.) Pour in muffin tins, cook for 18-20 minutes. Icing: Mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, and butter on slow speed. Stir in vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk. Gradually add milk until reaching desired consistency. Topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle on top of frosted cupcakes.