Vanilla Cupcakes

Violet Babies

(Preparation 12 minutes, Cooking 20 minutes, Calories 329, Fat 18g, Carbohydrate 39g)

3 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup caster sugar
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups self-raising flour, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 1600C. Line a 12 cupcake pan with cupcake papers.  In a medium sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs, add butter and sugar and then mix until light and fluffy.
2.  Add milk, flour and vanilla, and stir to combine.  Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy.
3. Divide the mixture evenly between the cake papers.  Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch.  Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.  Allow to cool fully before icing.

Topping

1 cup icing sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon water
6 drops purple food coloring
3 teaspoons colored sugar sprinkles
12 miniature baby rattle toys

1. Meanwhile, combine the topping ingredients, and mix with a wooden spoon.  Using the back of a teaspoon, apply the topping to cup cakes. Top each cupcake with purple sugar sprinkles and top with novelty toy.