Time to get back to it with FF5 Cupcakes!

I know I haven't been on in a while but I figured it was time to get back into the swing of things and what better way then a cupcake recipe that can help you ring in the new year with your family, and friends!

These Cupcakes were inspired while I was Listening to Family Force 5 who are an amazing band!

I call them FF5 Flavored cupcakes (Fabulous Fun 5 Flavored Cupcakes)

there an amazing blend of vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, butter cream, and Peppermint!

*this recipe can contain alcohol*

I started by making a vanilla cake batter and adding chocolate and Cinnamon to it.
for the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

In a mixing bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a saucepan, combine water, oil, butter and cocoa; bring to a boil over medium heat. pour over dry ingredients; mix well. Add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and baking soda; mix well. Pour into cupcake cups or a greased and floured 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 

*you can make this into a 2 layer cake if you would rather not make cupcakes*

while they are baking you'll be making a butter cream icing!

What you'll need

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons peppermint schnapps or 1 teaspoon of peppermint Extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoon milk

Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with 1 Tbsp. milk, adding 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition.

once the cupcakes have cooled ice as you like,

This is what mine looked like

I added crushed up candy canes just for a bit of color.