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Cupcakes (Plain)

Cupcakes (Plain)
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Cupcakes are small individual cakes baked in cases. This recipe is for very simple, plain cakes.

Yield
15 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 100 g self-raising flour
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 100 g margarine
  • 2 ea. (100 g) eggs
  • Icing sugar (optional)
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Method

  1. Preheat an oven to .
  2. Place 15 cupcake cases on a baking tray, or in a muffin/cupcake pan if you have one.
  3. Place flour, sugar, margarine and eggs into a mixing bowl. Use a electric mixer to mix the ingredients together for 1 minute.
  4. Use a spoon and knife to evenly dollop the batter into the cases.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. When completed remove from oven and leave to cool.
  7. Decorate with icing sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Replace 2 tablespoons of the flour with drinking chocolate or cocoa to add a nice chocolate flavor.

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