Valentine Vanilla Cupcakes
- Prep time:
- 15 mins
- Cook time:
- 18 mins
- Serves:
- Makes approx 12
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
125g (5oz) plain flour
250g (9oz) condensed milk
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
85g (3oz) margarine or butter
1½ tsp baking powder
Frosting:
200g (7oz) icing sugar
55g (2oz) margarine or butter, softened
few drops vanilla extract
1-2tbsp condensed milk
sugar sprinkles or cake decorations, to decorate
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4.
2. Place the flour, condensed milk, egg, vanilla extract, margarine and baking powder in a bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
3. Spoon into the muffin cases and bake for approximately 15-18 minutes until springy to the touch and golden brown. Cool slightly then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
4. Beat the icing sugar, butter and vanilla with enough condensed milk to bring the mixture to a soft consistency. Spread or pipe onto the cakes. Decorate as desired.