Vanilla Cupcakes

Simple and easy Vanilla Cupcakes using the creaming method

Yield
24
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
  • 200g butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups (370g) caster sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups (405g) self-raising flour
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk
  1. Preheat oven to a moderate 180°C
  2. Put the softened (at room temperature) butter and sugar into a bowl of a stand mixer and beat at medium until light and fluffy using the creaming method.
  3. Break the eggs into a bowl to avoid any shells being added to the mix.
  4. Add the vanilla and eggs (one at a time form the bowl) mixing on medium-high until incorporated and light.
  5. Sift the flour into a bowl.
  6. Add the sifted flour alternately with the milk to the mixer until combined, making sure to turn the speed down to low to avoid any flour from leaving the bowl.
  7. Line a muffin pan with 24 x 1/3 cup capacity patty papers.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before turning out of pan to cool completely.
  10. Decorate the cakes with butter frosting. Allow the icing to set before serving.