Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes

Name: Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 14 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 75 g caster sugar; 1 egg; 75 g self raising flour; 140 g icing sugar; 75 g margarine; 70 g unsalted butter (softened); 1 tbsp milk; 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

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For those times when you don't want to bake a full batch of twelve cupcakes, these Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes are perfect. Simple to make and even easier to eat, these cupcakes are a classic for a reason!

By: Curlyscooking (via Curlyscooking)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 14 mins

Yields: 6

Ingredients

75 g caster sugar
1 egg
75 g self raising flour
140 g icing sugar
75 g margarine
70 g unsalted butter (softened)
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 160ºC (fan assisted, 180°C non fan)
Beat the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy
Add the vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract and eggs and mix
Add the flour and mix until it is combined. Spoon into cupcake cases filling each 2/3 full
Bake in the oven for 14 minutes or until a cocktail stick comes out clean
Let the cupcakes cool slightly before removing them and leaving cool completely on a wire rack
When the cupcakes are completely cooled, beat the softened butter until smooth