Pretty Little Pastel Frosted Cupcakes

These pretty little cupcakes make a perfect treat for a children's birthday party. They are colourful and pretty and is sure to be a hit with the kids!!

Ingredients:
Cupcakes
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla ext
1 cup milk
Frosting
2 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tbsp light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
1 tsp vanilla ext.
Pink, blue, green, yellow food colouring
Pastel coloures sprinkles.

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C. LIne the muffin pan cups with paper liners.
2. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Beat butter and sugar ina large mixer bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour alternately with milk. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into prepared muffin cups.
4. Bake for 18 to 20 mins or until a wooden pick inserted in the cupcake comes out clean. Cool completely.
5. Spread cupcakes with warm frosting. Sprinkle lightly with sprinkles.

For Frosting:
Combine egg whits, sugar, corn syrup and water in a double boiler. Beat on high speed for 1 minute with a hand held mixer. Place over boiling water, beat on high speed for 7 minutes. Remove pan from boiling water add vanilla and beat on high for 2 minutes more until stiff enough to spread.
Makes 2 3/4 cups frosting.
Divide frosting into 3 or 4 medium bowls. Place a couple of drops of food colouring into each bowl and stir well.
Have Fun!