VANILLA BEAN CUPCAKES

100g butter, softened
185g caster sugar
2 tsp Queen Vanilla Bean Paste
2 eggs
200g self-raising flour
125ml milk

Vanilla Frosting
100g butter, softened
450g icing sugar mixture
1 tsp Queen Vanilla Bean Paste
60ml milk

Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add the Queen Vanilla Bean Paste and mix well. Add eggs one at a time and beat lightly. Add sifted flour and milk in two batches, stir with a wooden or metal spoon, until just combined. Spoon into 12 muffin cases and bake for 15-20 minutes at 180C.

Frosting: Using an electric mixer, beat butter until very light in colour. Add the Queen Vanilla Bean Paste. Add sifted icing mixture gradually, beat after each addition. Add the milk and beat to combine. spread over cooled cupcakes and enjoy.