Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

Step 2

Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl.

Step 3

Stir in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Sift in the self raising flour and mix until just combined. Take care not to overmix.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into cupcake cases, filling half way.

Step 6

Bake in oven for 20 minutes.

Step 7

When the cupcakes are ready they will have risen and be a golden brown colour. If in doubt, check they are cooked though by inserting a metal skewer/cocktail stick and checking if it comes out dry.