Milano Cupcakes

for cake-
2 1/2 C flour
2 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
2/3 c butter
1 3/4 c sugar
1 1/2 t vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 c milk

for icing-
1 c sugar
1/3 c evaporated milk
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 c shortening
2 T butter
1 t vanilla extract

oven 375.
combine flour, baking powder, and salt. set aside.
in large bowl beat butter with electric mixer on med speed 30 seconds. add sugar and vanilla, and beat until combined. add eggs one at a time mixing in between each. add milk then dry flour mix. beat until everything is combined well.
pour into cupcake tins and bake 18-22 min.

for icing, place sugar, evap milk, cocoa, and shortening into a saucepan. bring to a boil, stirring contantly. stir and boil one minute more. remove from heat, add butter and vanilla. beat with electric mixer until it starts to cool and get thick, but is still pourable. pour onto cupcakes, letting it drip down the sides if desired. Let them finish cooling before eating.

They taste exactly like Milano cookies!