Use this simple recipe to create a Basic Cake which can be used for any size cupcake.

420g Self Raising Flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoons salt

310g Caster Sugar

130g butter or margarine 

2 eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1 1/4 cups milk

· Preheat oven to 350°F/180c

Products used: Cup measures; Electric Mixer; Silicone spoons; Silicone cup cases or paper cases in a metal bun tin; wire rack

(The cakes in the pictures were made in the silicon bun cases)

Remember to check out the conversion charts for cup/grammes/ounces measures!

· Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

· Cream sugar and butter together until light.

· Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture and beat until thoroughly mixed.

· Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.

· Continue beating for one minute then spread batter evenly in prepared pans.

· Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.

· Cool buns on wire rack.