1 ½ sticks of unsalted butter
1 ¾ cups of sugar Beat well, then add:
Add 2 large eggs
2 Teaspoons of pure vanilla
½ teaspoon of salt
2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
2 ½ cups of flour
1 ¼ cups of milk
Beat well, fill cups, and bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes. You should get 24.
Frosting
1 stick of unsalted butter
1 box of confectionary sugar
¼ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
Mix with a mixer until smooth, and frost once the cupcakes are cool. For the flag, garnish with blueberries, strawberries and/or raspberries and shredded coconut.
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