Cupcakes (Plain)
Cupcakes are small individual cakes baked in cases. This recipe is for very simple, plain cakes.
- Prep
- 14 min
- Cook
- 34 min
- Total
- 48 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Medium
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Procedure
Preheat an oven to Gas mark 5.
Procedure
Place 15 cupcake cases on a baking tray, or in a muffin/cupcake pan if you have one.
Procedure
Place flour, sugar, margarine and eggs into a mixing bowl. Use a electric mixer to mix the ingredients together for 1 minute.
Procedure
Use a spoon and knife to evenly dollop the batter into the cases.
Procedure
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Procedure
When completed remove from oven and leave to cool.
Procedure
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.
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Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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