Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, and line a 12 hole muffin tray with paper cases.

Step 2

Put the softened butter, sugar, flour, milk, vanilla and eggs in a bowl and beat with electric beaters on a low speed for 2 minutes or until well mixed

Step 3

Increase speed and beat for a further 2 minutes or until smooth and pale

Step 4

Spoon mixture into the cupcake tray and bake for 18 -20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Step 5

Allow to cool completely on a wire rack

Step 6

Once cooled, to make the icing, combine the icing sugar ingredients into a small bowl. Add the water a tablespoon at a time and mix until it's just spreadable.

Step 7

Top the cupcakes with the icing and allow to set.