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This is the Classic Cupcake Recipe Every Baker Needs!
• Lynsey Macdonald
Ah the classic cupcake - an instant crowd pleaser, and one of the essentials to master on your baking journey! Here, our talented friend Sarah at @by.sarahteresa talks us through a classic cupcake recipe you'll master in no time.
Whether you're baking for a birthday party, a charity event, a wedding treat table or simply for the fun of it, this easy recipe is a great place to start.
Pssst... you can watch Sarah make these cupcakes herself over on Youtube - just click here!
Classic Cupcake Recipe - what you need:
For the cupcakes, you'll need...
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 200g caster sugar
- 3 medium free range eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g self-raising flour
- 2-3 tbsp milk
And for the buttercream, you'll need...
- 250g butter, room temperature
- 450g of icing sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to fan 160°C (fan).
Step 2: Line a 12-hole cupcake tin with paper cases.
Step 3: Mix butter and sugar.
Put the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric whisk (or by hand with a wooden spoon) for 2-3 mins until pale and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the eggs.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 5: Add the vanilla extract and beat briefly to combine.
Step 6: Add the flour and milk.
Gently fold in the flour and just enough milk to make a smooth batter that drops easily off the spoon.
Step 7: Add batter to cupcake cases and bake.
Divide the batter between the cases, then bake for 20-25 mins or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
Step 8: Make your buttercream.
While they're cooling, make your buttercream! Beat 500g of room temperature butter in a large bowl until pale (approx. 5 min). Leave plain or add your choice of flavouring!
Step 9: Beat the mixture until creamy and smooth.
Step 10: Mix to remove air bubbles.
Once everything is combined, mix on the lowest mixer setting for about 5 min to remove air bubbles.
Step 11: Decorate!
Transfer the buttercream into a piping bag and swirl the icing over the cooled cupcakes. Decorate with fruit, sprinkles, or any other edible decorations, and serve!
OVER TO YOU!
Which of the four is your favourite?! We absolutely couldn't choose - I guess we'll just have to make them all! Thanks so much to Sarah for sharing this classic cupcake recipe with us.
And if you give this a try, please tag us in your photos! It makes us so happy to see you creating the treats we share. You can share them with us on Instagram using the hashtag #CakeDecFamous, and tag us at @the_cake_decorating_co!
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