Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese-Vanilla Frosting

Although, often we bake from scratch, sometimes we also bake using mixes, especially for personal consumption when time is of an essence. Most orders; however, we prefer to bake from scratch.

When using cake box mixes, you can follow the standard procedure on the box; however, if you want better, fluffier cupcakes you can follow this recipe.
Using a good cake mix, either a Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker Mix, add 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup of butter or margarine (we use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!), and 1 cup of water. Mix using low speed. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes.

Remove from cupcake pan and cool on a cooling rack.
Cream Cheese-Vanilla Frosting

• 1 8 oz package light cream cheese softened at room temperature
• 1/4 c. butter (1/2 stick) softened at room temperature
• 3 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar (add more to make it stiffer or reduce to make it gooey)
  
• 1/2 c. all purpose flour
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
• Using slow speed, mix for 5 minutes.
  

Add frosting and sprinkles on top of each cupcake.