Cookbook:Cupcakes (Plain)

| Dessert | Cake

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

Ingredients

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

Procedure

 * 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, tips, and variations

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