Simple Sponge

Method

• step 1

  Preheat your oven to gas 5/190 C/ 375 fan.

• step 2

  Firstly sift your sugar into the bowl. Add the butter then mix until light and fluffy.

• step 3

  Put an egg into the bowl and quickly whisk in. Repeat this with the second egg.

• step 4

  Sift in the flour and whisk into the mix.

• step 5

  Add a splash of milk and a few drops of vanilla essence.

• step 6

  Grease a small baking tin with a little butter/line a cake tray with 12 cake cases.

• step 7

  Fill each case about 3/4 full/put all of the mix into the tin.

• step 8

  Put the cupcakes in the oven for 14 mins or until golden-brown. Put the single sponge in for 30-40 mins or until golden-brown.

• step 9

  Take out and leave on a wire rack to cool. Decorate as you wish or serve plain.