Week 1: Vanilla with Vanilla Buttercream

The finished product! My first cupcake from scratch! This cupcake was made using the Magnolia Bakery recipe for their classic Vanilla with Vanilla Buttercream. The cake now, 5 hours later is a little hard and the icing is not ideal, but my wonderful husband did grant me an exclusive review. He gives my first try 3 out of 5 stars. Pretty good for a novice, huh? All in all, this was a fun experience. I feel like I accomplished something, even if it is not edible by morning, it was worth it.

Cupcake and Frosting Recipe Link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/saras-secrets/magnolias-vanilla-cupcake-recipe/index.html