Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup becel salted stick, divided
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk, divided
  • 2 cups icing sugar

Method

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C). Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper cupcake liners; set aside.
  • 2. Combine flours and baking powder in medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat one margarine stick with granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs on low speed until blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk and 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla. Slowly beat in flour mixture just until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Evenly spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • 3. Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes and cool completely.
  • 4. Meanwhile, blend remaining margarine stick, icing sugar, remaining milk and remaining vanilla until blended. Beat on medium-high speed, scraping sides occasionally until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Evenly frost cooled cupcakes.