A Killer Edition

by Lorna Barrett

  ANGELICA’S MAPLE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING*

  1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

  2¾ cups confectioners’ sugar

  2 tablespoons brown sugar

  2 tablespoons maple syrup

  ¼ cup chopped walnuts or walnut halves (optional)

  Place the softened butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 30 to 40 seconds until whipped. Scrape the sides of the bowl. Sift the confectioners’ sugar into the bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 30 to 40 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the brown sugar and maple syrup. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture is fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. If using, scatter the ¼ cup of walnuts on the frosted cupcakes as a garnish or top with the walnut halves.

  Yield: 10–12 cupcakes

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Lorna Barrett is the New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries, including Poisoned Pages and A Just Clause.

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  * Angelica’s Maple Buttercream Frosting first appeared in A Fatal Chapter with her carrot cake recipe.