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For the buttercream

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal430
  • fat24g
  • saturates15g
  • carbs52g
  • sugars40g
  • fibre0g
  • protein3g
  • salt0.24g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole cupcake tin with paper or silicone cases. Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until light and creamy. Pour in the egg, a little at a time, mixing well after each addition. Next, beat in the vanilla paste, then fold in the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt until well combined. Spoon the mixture evenly between the cases. Bake for 15-20 mins until the tops are golden and firm to the touch at the edges. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • step 2

    For the buttercream, beat the butter with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy in a clean, large bowl. Add the icing sugar, one spoonful at a time, mixing as you do. Beat in the vanilla. To decorate, transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a round or star nozzle. Pipe generous swirls on top of each cupcake. Will keep in an airtight container for up to three days.

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Overall rating

A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.10 ratings

8hh8ky5dbp70078

The recipe is fuss free and easy to follow. The cake is more of a bun than a cupcake but really tasty. I found the icing recipe was quite firm so I added some soya milk to make it easier to use. This is one of the best gluten free cakes I've tried, the vanilla bean paste really adds a lovely…

sophiamast199808051

It was really easy to make, using normal-sized cupcake cases, which yielded 16 cupcakes. I mixed the cake batter until it was fluffy and light, then folded in the flour. I also used half the icing as it was quite sweet. Overall, it was super easy and I would definitely make it again.

suzi.wellsA9peDpZQ

Worked fine using a gf flour that contains xanthan gum, which some recipes suggest adding. Batter was fluffy, so I guess keeping air in is important. Cakes overflowed a little - 13 or 14 from the same mixture would have worked better.

r.kbeautyoVk41iC6

tip

A little dry bit that can be sorted with a bit of milk or dairy alternative, otherwise not a bad recipe

juliewyngaard1987vkfaBMd_

Tried this recipe 3 times and each time they flopped. Just an overflow of gooey mess :(

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