How to Make Cupcakes with Self‐Raising Flour

This is a super easy recipe that relies on self-raising (self-rising) flour to achieve nicely peaked cupcakes. It's simple to put together and should take about 20 minutes in total, including cooking time.

Ingredients

150g of butter
150g of caster sugar
2 eggs
150g of self raising flour (self-rising flour)
5mL (1 teaspoon) of milk
2mL (1/2 teaspoon) of vanilla essence
Icing/frosting (if using)

Steps

1
Measure out all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2
Put the butter into a bowl and beat until light and fluffy.

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3
Add the sugar and beat it in.
4
Add 1 egg and whisk it into the butter and sugar.
5
Add the other egg and whisk it in.
6
Add the flour and fold it into the mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon.
7
Add the milk and vanilla essence.
8
Put the batter into 12 cupcake cases. Make sure that they are evenly distributed.
9
Place the tray in the oven and bake for around 12 to 15 minutes.
10
Allow the cupcakes to cool.
11
Eat the cupcakes as they are or decorate them.