Cinnamon Raisin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 375°F.
2. 2
   Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and raisins.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, mix the eggs, butter, and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add the flour mixture and mix until smooth.
6. 6
   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. 7
   Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean (18 to 20 minutes).
8. 8
   Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
9. 9
   To make frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer. With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth and creamy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
10. 10
    Frost cupcakes as you wish.
11. 11
    Optional: Mix a little cinnamon & sugar together to sprinkle on top of the frosting. Use extra raisins as ants and cinnamon sticks as branches for more elaborate decorating.