
Simple Cupcake Recipe


- 150 g butter, softened
- 150 g sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 150 g self-raising flour, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
- 75 g butter, at room temperature
- 150 g icing sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- a selection of food colouring, choose your favourite colours
- Bakeware Recommended
- Large 12 Hold Cupcake Tray
- Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light, fluffy and pale.
- Gradually mix in the beaten egg alternating with the flour to stop the mix from curdling. Finally, stir through the vanilla extract and milk.
- Place 12 paper cupcake cases into a muffin tin and divide the mixture between them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and springy to the touch. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting: In a mixing bowl beat the butter with a spoon or spatula until smooth, then start to sift in the icing sugar, stirring regularly. Add the vanilla extract and milk. The frosting should be light and creamy.
- Mix your chosen food colouring into the icing to give an even colour.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spoon or pipe the icing onto your cupcakes and finish with your chosen decorations. Then allow to set for at least 30 minutes.