Glacé cupcakes

• 5 oz (150 g) self-raising flour
• pinch of salt

Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or gas no. 5. Place 18 paper baking cases in trays of patty tins. Sift the flour and salt on to a plate and set aside.

Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until soft and light. Lightly mix the eggs and vanilla essence and add to the creamed mixture a little at a time, beating well after each ad