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Basic Cupcakes
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8 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 25MINS

Basic Cupcakes

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Basic Cupcakes are simple little cakes, perfect for children's parties. Using basic ingredients, the cupcakes are lovingly formed and baked. A final garnish with some pink butter cream icing, and these little babies are ready to impress!
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Basic Cupcakes are simple little cakes, perfect for children's parties. Using basic ingredients, the cupcakes are lovingly formed and baked. A final garnish with some pink butter cream icing, and these little babies are ready to impress!
25MINS
Total Time
$0.65
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
us / metric
Butter
3/4 cup
Butter, softened, cubed
Self-Rising Flour
1 1/4 cups
Self-Rising Flour
Milk
4 Tbsp
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
1 cup
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Red Food Coloring
2 dashes
Red Food Coloring
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
231
Fat
12.7 g
Protein
2.7 g
Carbs
27.1 g
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step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
In a mixing bowl, add Butter (3/4 cup), Caster Sugar (1/2 cup) and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Using an electric mixer, beat together until fluffy.
step 2 In a mixing bowl, add Butter (3/4 cup), Caster Sugar (1/2 cup) and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Using an electric mixer, beat together until fluffy.
step 3
Add Eggs (2) and beat again.
step 3 Add Eggs (2) and beat again.
step 4
Add Self-Rising Flour (1 1/4 cups) and Milk (4 Tbsp). With a spoon, mix together until smooth.
step 4 Add Self-Rising Flour (1 1/4 cups) and Milk (4 Tbsp). With a spoon, mix together until smooth.
step 5
Transfer 2 tablespoons of batter into each hole of a 12-hole muffin tin lined with cupcake cases.
step 5 Transfer 2 tablespoons of batter into each hole of a 12-hole muffin tin lined with cupcake cases.
step 6
Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 15 minutes, or until the cupcakes have risen and are light golden.
step 7
Leave cupcakes in the tray to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
step 7 Leave cupcakes in the tray to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
step 8
In a mixing bowl, add Butter (2.5 oz), Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 cup). Using an electric mixer, beat together until smooth.
step 8 In a mixing bowl, add Butter (2.5 oz), Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 cup). Using an electric mixer, beat together until smooth.
step 9
Add Red Food Coloring (2 dashes) and mix in with a spoon.
step 9 Add Red Food Coloring (2 dashes) and mix in with a spoon.
step 10
Spread the icing onto the cupcakes. Enjoy!
step 10 Spread the icing onto the cupcakes. Enjoy!
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American
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dessert
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
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