Classic Queen Cakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper cases.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

4. 4

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Sift the self-raising flour into the mixture and fold it in gently.

6. 6

   Gradually add the milk, mixing until you have a smooth batter.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cases, filling each about two-thirds full.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.

9. 9

   Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Serve and enjoy your Classic Queen Cakes!