Step 1

Preheat oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced).

Step 2

Place butter and sugar into the Thermomix bowl and and mix for 15 seconds, Speed 5.

Step 3

Add the eggs, salt, vanilla extract and self-raising flour and mix for 15 seconds, Speed 5.

Step 4

Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula, then mix for a further 10 seconds, Speed 5.

Step 5

Place the cupcake mixture into the cupcake cases - filling them to 2/3 full.

Step 6

Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden and when they spring back when touched in the centre.

Step 7

Leave cupcakes in the baking trays for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.