Vanilla cupcakes

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4).

Step 2

Line 10 holes of a large muffin tray with paper cases.

Step 3

Combine the milk and lemon juice and set aside.

Step 4

The milk might curdle - this is normal.

Step 5

Whisk together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, beat the oil, sugar and vanilla together until well combined.

Step 7

Add spoonfuls of the flour mixture to the oil and sugar mixture, alternating with the lemony milk, until just combined.

Step 8

Distribute the batter equally between the paper cases.

Step 9

Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm to the touch.

Step 10

Leave to cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Step 11

For the icing, beat together the ingredients until creamy.

Step 12

Chill until required.

Step 13

Spoon a dollop of the icing on top of each cake and spread out with the back of a spoon or a small blunt knife.

Step 14

Scatter with sprinkles if you are feeling fancy.