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Submitted by: Gail Prather from Bethel, MN
Originally shared on the web 02/28/2011

1/2 c. sugar
5 T. butter, softened
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. maple flavoring
2 eggs
1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1-1/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. maple syrup

Blend sugar, butter, vanilla and maple flavoring on medium speed until well-blended. Add eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition; set aside. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl; set aside. Combine milk and syrup together in a separate mixing bowl. Add flour and syrup mixture alternately into sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour; mix well after each addition. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups lined with paper liners; bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove and cool completely on wire racks. Frost. Makes 12 cupcakes.

Frosting:
3 T. maple syrup
2 T. butter, softened
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. maple flavoring
1/8 t. salt
1-3/4 c. powdered sugar

Blend first 5 ingredients together on medium speed of a mixer for one minute; gradually blend in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.