Basic cupcakes: a beginner recipe
Cupcakes are a must-bake delightful treat in any kitchen. They are perfect for morning breakfast, afternoon snacks, birthday treats or whenever you need a sweet pick-me-up. They can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with frosting and other decorations. These tiny cakes are very simple to make and require just a few ingredients and basic baking tools. The recipe is easy to follow especially for beginner bakers.
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Servings: 16 cupcakes
Calories: 100.05kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup fine sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup Self-rising flour
Instructions
Step 1: preparations
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Line a shallow muffin pan with cupcake liners
Step 2: Mix
- Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and cream together using an electric mixer. The mixture should turn pale and fluffy when done, this will take about 6-8 minutes.
- Gradually add the two eggs to the mixture, beating well after each addition
- Fold in the self-rising flour lightly and evenly using a spatula. Make sure that you do not over mix.
Step 3: Bake
- Spoon the batter into lined cups upto 3/4 of each cup.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes
Step 4: cool & serve
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can frost or decorate to your preference and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 100.05kcal
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