Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients
- 125 g butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
Method
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1. Preheat oven to 180° (160°C fan-forced). Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases.
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2. Cream butter, vanilla essence and sugar until light and fluffy.
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3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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4. Sift flour and baking powder together. Fold into creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Spoon mixture evenly into the prepared tin.
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5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cakes spring back when lightly touched. Transfer to a wire
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rack to cool.
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Tip:
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To add a fresh element, decorate with fresh fruit such as berries or kiwifruit, or whatever is in season.
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PER SERVE
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• Energy 705Kj • Protein 3g • Total Fat 10g • Saturated Fat 6g • Carbohydrates 18g • Sugars 10g • Sodium 138mg
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Dietary and nutritional info supplied by NZ Nutrition Foundation.