Birthday Cupcakes

200g unsalted butter, softened
200g sugar
200g self raising flour
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a large bowl beat the butter until soft, add the sugar and continue beating. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add the flour, beat until combined. Place tablespoons into paper cupcake cups, bake in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for about 15 minutes or until beginning to brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before decorating.

To decorate: Beat some unsalted butter until soft, sieve in some icing sugar, add a little vanilla extract and continue mixing well. Add food colouring if desired. Spread on the cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles, silver balls and other sweets.