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Basic Cupcake

Learn to make basic cupcakes at home with this simple recipe. An ideal treat for sweet tooths, these delightful, fluffy cupcakes are a joy to create regardless of your baking expertise. 

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 eggs
  • 225 g self raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F) with a gas mark of 3. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases.
  2. Take a large bowl and cream together the unsalted butter and caster sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until fully incorporated.
  4. 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.
  5. Fill each cupcake case about two-thirds full with the batter.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean.
  7. Once done, allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 181mg (8%) Potassium 50mg (1%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 563IU (11%) Vitamin D 0.4µg Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Cupcakes

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.