Plain Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Plain Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups self raising flour; 2/3 cup caster sugar; 125 g butter, softened; 3 eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 3 drops food coloring (any colour); ICING; 2 cups icing sugar (confectioner's); 3 tablespoons soft butter; 2 tablespoons hot water; food coloring (any colour); candy sprinkles, to decorate

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups self raising flour
2/3 cup caster sugar
125 g butter, softened
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3 drops food coloring (any colour)
ICING
2 cups icing sugar (confectioner's)
3 tablespoons soft butter
2 tablespoons hot water
food coloring (any colour)
candy sprinkles, to decorate

1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius (350F). Line a 12-hole patty cake tin with paper cases.
2
Put the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk and food colouring in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat for 4minutes or until the cake is smooth.
3
Spoon the cake mixture into the paper cases until they are 3/4 full.
4
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cupcakes have risen. Remove from the oven to cool.
5
To make the icing: sift icing sugar into a bowl, and add the butter, hot water and a few drops of food colouring. Mix until smooth. Spread the icing over the cakes and top with sweets or sprinkles.

941

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups self raising flour, 2/3 cup caster sugar, 125 g butter, softened, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Plain Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Plain Cupcakes

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