CUPCAKES WITH BUTTERCREAM ICING

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These are easy to make cupcakes which take no time at all. I don't own a mixer so nice and easy to make without one!

Provided by angellore

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 cakes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces butter (softened)
4 ounces sugar
2 medium eggs
4 ounces self raising flour
3 drops vanilla essence (optional)
6 ounces icing sugar
3 ounces butter (softened)
food coloring (amount as desired)
milk (may not be needed)
candy, for decoration

Steps:

  • Put the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl, Cream together well using a fork.
  • Beat the two eggs in a seperate bowl, add to the butter and sugar and beat in with fork.
  • Sift flour into mixture and mix well.
  • Add vanilla essence if using and mix well.
  • Put 6 muffin cases into a bun tray and spoon the mixture evenly between the cases.
  • Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180degrees Celsius
  • Once they are finished allow to cool before icing.
  • Icing:.
  • Sift the icing sugar into a mixing bowl.
  • Add the butter and cream well with a fork.
  • Add food colouring to reach your desired colour.
  • If the icing is a little to thick to spread add a little milk to thin. Any type of milk works.
  • Spread the icing over the top of the cakes and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.4, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 125.7, Sodium 258.1, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 46.7, Protein 4.2

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