Vanilla Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

I love cupcakes. Love them, love them, love them.

These were delicious! This recipe makes only 11 cupcakes, so it is perfect when you don't want too many cupcakes.

Moist Vanilla Cupcakes

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. sour cream
1 t. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. baking soda

Boil butter and water. Add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Let cool. Add egg, sour cream, and vanilla. Stir. Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir until combined. Pour into lined muffin tins and bake at 350 for 18 minutes. Enjoy!

Marshmallow Frosting

2 egg whites
1/4 t. cream of tartar
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 t. vanilla

In a double boiler (or using a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water) combine the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. Whisk the mixture frequently until it is very frothy and measures approximately 160 degrees. Carefully add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until the egg mixture holds stiff peaks and is a light texture (several minutes). Carefully fold the vanilla into the egg whites mixture.