vanilla cupcakes

I baked these for lil missy's 7th birthday party goody bag.

150g/5 oz lightly salted butter, softened
150g/ 5 oz caster sugar
175g/6 oz self raising flour
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

buttercream
150g/5 oz unsalted butter, softened
250g/8 oz icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp hot water

1. line 12 section bun tray with paper cupcases
2. put all ingredients in a bowl and beat with hand held electric whisk for 1-2 minutes until light and creamy
3. divide cake mixture between the paper cases
4. bake in preheated oven 180 deg C/350 deg F/gas mark 4 for 20 minutes
5. for icing, put butter and icing sugar in a bowl and beat well with wooden spoon or hand held electric whisk until smooth and creamy
6. add vanilla extract and hot water and beat again until smooth