Renee's 7th Birthday - Princess Cupcakes

Knowing Renee's friends loved cake and a birthday party without cake will not be the same, so, there was cake - Cupcakes for the Princesses. The cupcakes were vanilla flavored with cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

5 oz (150g)Butter - softened
5 oz (150g)fine granulated sugar
6 oz (175g)self-raising flour
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

Cupcakes:

Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C).

Line a 12 cup muffin pan, with cup cake cases.

Crack the eggs into a cup and beat lightly with a fork.

Place all the ingredients in a large bowl.

Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy.

Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases.

Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch.

Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.

Allow to cool fully before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, and beat at low speed until sugar is incorporated.

Increase speed to medium high and beat until frosting is light and whipped, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Pipe the frosting on to the cupcakes.

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