Cup cakes with vanilla and chocolate icings - vegetarian recipe for Clifton  . thisvegetarian.com/ -

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sifted cocoa powder (optional for chocolate cupcakes)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 3 tablespoons sifted cocoa powder (optional for chocolate icing)
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon salt