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This is the easy vanilla cupcake recipe we turn to for bake sales and school functions. It’s quick and easy and fairly foolproof. Get creative with the sprinkles or add a few drops of food colouring to brighten them up.

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Easy vanilla cupcakes

200 grams/7 ounces unsalted butter,

caster sugar

free-range eggs

flour

tsp vanilla extract

tbsp milk

icing sugar

grams/4½oz unsalted butter, softened

vanilla extract

milk

Halloween food doesn't have to be icky. These cute ghost cupcakes are great for younger kids' Halloween parties.

Halloween ghost cupcakes

140 grams/5 ounces butter, softened

eggs,

150 grams/5½oz plain flour

grams/2½oz self-raising flour

tsp bicarbonate of soda

cocoa powder

200 milliliters/7fl oz buttermilk

sugar

golden syrup

free-range eggs, whites only

tbsp chocolate sugar strands

Gorgeously fluffy gluten-free vanilla cupcakes that are just perfect for Mother’s Day. Made using the all-in-one method for extra ease. Decorate with colourful sprinkles to brighten up the dreariest of days. 

Gluten-free vanilla cupcakes

225 grams/8 ounces unsalted butter,

gluten-free self-raising flour

¼ tsp xanthan gum

gluten-free baking powder

butter, softened

tsp full-fat milk (optional)

gluten-free colourful sprinkles

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