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Quick and easy cupcakes

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This is a super easy, no mixer required recipe! It is so quick and easy I’ve used it so many times I’ve lost count. It’s also a great base recipe for different flavours, in fact I think it works better with others flavours, especially chocolate and coffee. I found it online somewhere, I really can’t remember, but I know they’re a Nigella recipe. I used her exact recipe the first time, then I made a few adjustments. Here it is!

Super easy cupcake recipe

125g softener butter
125g sugar
125g plain flour
1 level tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp bicarbonate soda
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla essence
3 tblsp milk

Pre heat oven to 180c and get your cupcake liners ready in a pan. Combine all ingredients (except milk) in a food processor and blits. Once combined, pull out the paddle/blade add your milk and give it a mix with a spoon. Fill the cupcake liners to 2/3. They do rise a lot. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until skewer comes out clean.


This recipe makes 12 full sized cupcakes or 30 minis. Top with some simple buttercream for an easy treat anyone would be happy with!

By on May 3rd, 2012

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