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Cupcakes (Plain)

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

Cupcakes (Plain) prepared recipe
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 5 listed ingredients.
  • Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

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

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat an oven to .

  2. 02

    Place 15 cupcake cases on a baking tray, or in a muffin/cupcake pan if you have one.

  3. 03

    Place flour, sugar, margarine and eggs into a mixing bowl. Use a electric mixer to mix the ingredients together for 1 minute.

  4. 04

    Use a spoon and knife to evenly dollop the batter into the cases.

  5. 05

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 06

    When completed remove from oven and leave to cool.

  7. 07

    Decorate with icing sugar if desired.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0, credited to User:Lcarsdata; view original image record .