Classic-style cupcakes

These classic-style vanilla cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. Get the kids involved in the kitchen these holidays with a recipe you will all love! Look out, these delicious goodies will be gone in a flash!

SERVES 12. PREP 10-15 MINS. COOK 15 MINS

INGREDIENTS
2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
¾ cup castor (superfine) sugar
2 eggs, beaten
¾  cup milk
125g butter, melted, cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

ICING
1 ½ cups Icing sugar
1-1 ½ tablespoon of water
Various food colorings
Sprinkles, to decorate

METHOD

Preheat a fan-forced oven to 180°C (356°F/Gas mark 5). Add paper cases to a 12-hole muffin tray. Combine flour and sugar into a bowl. Make a well in the center. 

Add milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Using a large metal spoon, stir gently to combine.

Spoon mixture into prepared muffin pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Rest the tray for 5 minutes before transferring the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool.

To make the icing, mix the icing sugar, water, and a few drops of food coloring until you have the desired color. Stir until smooth and well combined. Spoon icing over cupcakes.  

Note: If you want to have various colored cupcakes, divide the sugar mixture into small bowls and add a few different colored drops to each one.