- STEP 1
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- STEP 2
Add the milk and vanilla essence.
- STEP 3
Crack the eggs in a jug and mix them. Slowly pour them in to the mixture and mix while adding them.
- STEP 4
Sieve in the flour and baking powder in, then mix until light and fluffy.
- STEP 5
Spoon the finished mixture into cupcake cases and cook at 180 degrees or gas mark 6 or 7 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and bounce back up when you press lightly on them. Leave to cool.
- STEP 6
Mix together the icing sugar, butter, colouring and strawberry essence until thoroughly mixed. Get a piping bag and swirl on until you think there is enough. Add the small balls.