Step 1

Preheat oven to 160C fan bake.

Step 2

Place softened butter into cake mixer and beat until white for 5 minutes, then add sugar and continue to beat.

Step 3

Add vanilla and eggs one at a time. Sift in flour and add milk and beat quickly, but surely (10 beats is ideal). Do not over-mix.

Step 4

Place into cupcake cases and bake for about 25 mins - or when spongy to touch - and pale golden brown.

Step 5

Cover with passionfruit icing, then split and fill with freshly whipped cream, or leave as is.

Step 6

For the icing, beat all ingredients together, thinning to the right consistency with passionfruit syrup.