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Basic Cupcake

by Nabeela Kauser
Learn to make basic cupcakes at home with this simple recipe. An ideal treat for sweet tooths, these delightful, fluffy cupcakes are a joy to create regardless of your baking expertise. 
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Baking
Cuisine American, British
Servings 12 Cupcakes
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  • 225 g Butter Unsalted, room temperature
  • 225 g Sugar Caster
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 225 g Self Raising Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tbsp Milk

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F) with a gas mark of 3. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases.
  • Take a large bowl and cream together the unsalted butter and caster sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until fully incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, sift the self-raising flour and 1 tsp of baking powder. Gradually fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with 2 tbsp of milk, until just combined.
  • Fill each cupcake case about two-thirds full with the batter.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Once done, allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 50mgFibre: 0.5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 563IUVitamin D: 0.4µgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baked, Cakes, Cupcakes, Fairy Cakes, Food, Party Food, Recipe
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