Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe

Vanilla cupcakes are useful for birthdays, school treats, snack boxes and simple family baking. They are also a good base for buttercream or themed decoration.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a cupcake tray.
2. Beat margarine or butter with sugar until light.
3. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
4. Add vanilla essence.
5. Add flour mixture and milk in turns, mixing gently.
6. Fill cupcake cases about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Helpful tips

• Do not overfill the cupcake cases.
• Let cupcakes cool before decorating.
• Use soft buttercream for birthday cupcake boxes.