Name: Classic Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cup self-raising flour sifted; 3/4 cup caster sugar; 3/4 cup milk; 125 g butter cooled melted; 2 egg beaten; 1 tsp vanilla essence; 1 1/2 cup icing sugar; 1 tsp liquid food colouring; 1 1/2 tbs water

by Hot_Bite18 Last updated on 07/09/2019

These classic cupcakes are a delicious afternoon treat for the whole family to enjoy, plus they are a hit at tea parties. Unfortunately they don't last very long. - Hot_Bite18

Ingredients

2 cup self-raising flour sifted
3/4 cup caster sugar
3/4 cup milk
125 g butter cooled melted
2 egg beaten
1 tsp vanilla essence

Icing

1 1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tsp liquid food colouring
1 1/2 tbs water

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C and line a 12 capacity cupcake pan with paper cases.
Step 2

Combine flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3

Make a well in the centre and add the milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla essence.
Step 4

Using a large metal spoon, gently stir to combine.
Step 5

Spoon mixture into the prepared cupcake pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Step 6

Stand in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Step 7

Icing: Sift icing sugar into a bowl.
Step 8

Add food colouring and water and stir until smooth and well combined.
Step 9

Spoon icing over cupcakes.