Cupcakes

Today i thought i would share an area of cooking that i enjoy a lot - baking cupcakes! I first started becoming interested in baking different types of cupcakes and decorating them about 3 years ago. I try new recipes at home for my family and spend a lot of time perfecting the end result so i can give cupcakes as gifts.

Here is a recipe that i use to make basic vanilla cupcakes (i had to combine a few recipes before i found one that i liked)

115g butter, softened
100g caster sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
140g self raising flour, sifted
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp milk

Preheat oven to 200C. beat butter and sugar until pale and creamy. gradually add the eggs and beat. Fold in flour. Stir in vanilla extract and milk. Spoon into 12 paper cases and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Here is a picture of a cupcake i made for a friend the other day using this recipe.