Ingredients

• 100g (3 1/2 oz) self-raising flour
• 1tsp baking powder
• 100g (3 1/2 oz) soft margarine or butter, at room temperature
• 100g (3 1/2 oz) caster sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1tbsp milk (optional)

Method

• Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F, gas mark 4). Take a 12-cup bun tin and put paper cases in the cups. Sift together the self-raising flour and baking powder.
• Add the butter or margarine, sugar and eggs, and beat with an electric hand whisk for about 2 mins until well mixed. If the mixture is too stiff, add a little milk and mix again.
• Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases to about half full. Bake for 15 -20 mins until risen and just firm.
• Cool slightly, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Ice and decorate the cakes – be as adventurous as you like!