Vanilla Cupcakes With Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - EntertainingCouple.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 cups sugar
• 5 eggs, at room temperature
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 1/2 – 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries