5 from 24 votes
Basic Cupcake
Basic Cupcake is a classic, soft, and light vanilla-flavored cake made from creamed butter and sugar, eggs, self-raising flour, baking powder, and milk. The batter is whipped to incorporate air, yielding tender crumb cupcakes that bake evenly. These cupcakes serve as a versatile base for frostings or fillings suitable for any occasion.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
Cupcakes
Calories:
300 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American, British
Ingredients
- 225 g butter Unsalted, room temperature
- 225 g sugar Caster
- 4 large egg
- 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.
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Notes
- Use unsalted butter at room temperature for optimal creaming texture.
- Beat eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture for even incorporation.
- Sift flour and baking powder before folding to avoid lumps and maintain lightness.
- Do not overmix batter to prevent dense cupcakes; fold until just combined.
- Fill cupcake cases about two-thirds full to allow proper rising without spillover.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or storing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
181mg
(8%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
563IU
(11%)
Vitamin D
0.4µg
(2%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 563IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.