Vanilla cupcakes
Background
The secret of yummy, spongy cupcakes is very easy to remember - basically the sugar, fat, flour and eggs should weigh the same. Then you can add flavours, such as cocoa, lemon zest, vanilla, spices , fruits etc. These vanilla cupcakes are easy to make and can be decorated with icing or buttercream. Perfect for afternoon tea, birthday parties, Mother’s day, picnics etc. Use dairy-free margarine and milk if dairy is an issue for you!
Ingredients
- 110g soft butter or margarine
- 110g caster sugar
- 2 eggs ( should weigh about 110g)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 110g self-raising flour
- 1-2 Tbsp milk or water (optional, see tips)
- To decorate:
- Icing: 200g icing sugar, about 2 Tbsp lukewarm water, a few drops of food colouring
- Buttercream: 150g soft butter, 300g icing sugar, 2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a cupcake tin with paper baskets.
- Beat the butter and sugar into a light, fluffy cream.
- Whisk the eggs slightly with the vanilla essence, then slowly add to the butter mixture.
- Using a metal spatula, fold in gently the flour. Add a drop of milk, if the mixture is too thick.
- Spoon the mixture into the paper cases until they are three quarters full.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until light brown and spongy, when the top is pressed.
- Let them cool on a wire-rack.
- Prepare the icing or buttercream and top the cupcakes, then decorate with sprinkles, edible dust etc according to the occasion.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Bake - Cupcakes & Muffins - Dessert - Kids Food - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Snacks
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Afternoon Tea - Anniversaries - Easter - Kid's Party - Mothers Day - Parties - Picnic - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Herbs & Spices
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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