Simple Cup Cakes
These are a family favourite, easy to make and you can't really go wrong with them...you can play around with toppings and add anything from chocolate, to buttercream, to simple lemon icing....give them a go and have fun!
Makes 12 | Prep 10 mins | Cooking time 15/20 mins
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Ingredients
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125g margarine or butter
125g caster sugar
2 eggs, beaten
125g self-raising flour
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
100g of chocolate
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How to
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1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Use a wooden spoon to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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2. Add the eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Sieve the flour into the bowl and carefully fold in using a tablespoon.
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3. Mix in the milk. Stir until the mixture is smooth and drops off the spoon easily. Divide the mixture between the paper cases (in the tin).
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4. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cakes are risen and golden brown. Remove from the oven and put on a cooling rack.
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5. Melt 100g of chocolate, spoon onto the cakes. Spread to the case edges with the back of a teaspoon. Use your imagination to decorate!