Ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 120 g sugar
- 100 g butter or margarine, softened
- 2 eggs
- 120 ml milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- A small pinch of salt
Free Moh Bakes Recipe
Soft Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
These soft vanilla cupcakes are simple, light, and perfect for beginners. They work well for tea time, birthdays, school snacks, office snacks, and small home-baking sales.
Moh Bakes Tips
- Do not overmix after adding flour.
- Use the same spoon or scoop for equal cupcake sizes.
- Cool fully before packaging to avoid steam and sogginess.
- Add buttercream, chocolate topping, or sprinkles for birthday orders.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C and line a cupcake tray with paper cups.
- Cream the butter or margarine with sugar until light and soft.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
- Add vanilla essence and mix.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the batter, alternating with milk.
- Fill each cupcake cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- Cool completely before serving, packing, or decorating.
How to Sell This
Sell as single cupcakes, packs of 6, birthday cupcake boxes, school snack packs, or office tea boxes.
For customers in Nairobi, keep your packaging neat, show clear photos, and confirm orders through WhatsApp before production.
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The Moh Bakes Home Baking Starter Pack includes 10 beginner-friendly recipes, costing templates, troubleshooting tables, and WhatsApp selling captions.
Introductory price: KES 499
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