Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Makes 12- 16 Cupcakes

Ingredients:

·         80g of unsalted Butter (lurpak) at room temperature

·         280g caster sugar

·         240g sifted plain flour 1tbsp baking powder

·         1/4 tsp salt

·         240ml whole Milk

·         1 tsp of Vanilla Extract

·         2 Large eggs

Method:

1. Set oven to 190 Celsius gas Mark 5, Line a muffin tin with cases.

2. using a hand held or free standing Mixer slowly mix together all your dry ingredients along with your Butter.

3. In a different bowl mix together you Eggs, Milk and Vanilla extract. With your Mixer still set on a slow speed add half of your Milk mix to your dry Mix. Mix well, once your ingredients are fully mixed together, add the rest of your Milk mix on a medium speed until your batter is smooth.

4. Spoon the batter into the cupcake cases about two-thirds full and pop in to the oven for around 18-20 Minutes. Your sponge should feel springy when you touch them. Leave them to cool before putting them onto a wire rack.

Vanilla Butter Cream Recipe

Decorates 12- 16 Cupcakes

Ingredients:

·         500g of sifted icing sugar

·         250g of soft unsalted butter

·         A splash of whole Milk

·         1 tsp of Vanilla extract

Method:

1. Add your icing sugar and butter into a big bowl, whisk together on a low speed using an electric whisk or freestanding Mixer, mix well until you get a nice consistency.

2. Add your vanilla extract and a small splash of Milk then increase the speed on your mixer to High and whisk together until light and fluffy. This can take a few minutes.

If you wish to colour the buttercream add a small amount of paste colour to your Icing and mix together.