Candy Cane Cupcakes

Ingredients

• <p>1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup C&H® Granulated Sugar Easy Baking Tub
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
• Red food coloring</p>
• <p>3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 5 to 8 tablespoons milk or cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, clear if you have it
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 1/2 to 5 cups C&H® Powdered Sugar
• Red food coloring
• Mini candy canes for decoration, optional</p>