• Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and set aside
• Place eggs in a large bowl and beat on low speed for a few seconds and then beat on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add sugar and beat on medium speed for 4 minutes
• Add the vanilla essence and mix. Melt the butter and milk in the microwave for 40-50 seconds
• Add the sifted flour and baking powder and give it a quick mix on medium speed until just combined. Doesn't have to be fully combined
• Slowly drizzle in the melted butter/milk mixture and mix , still using the electric mixer on medium speed, until just combined. Do not over mix
• Divide the batter between the 12 cupcake liners and bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
• Decorate as desired

Buttercream Frosting

• Place the butter in a bowl and beat until light and creamy. Should take about 3-4 minutes
• Add little bits of icing sugar and keep beating until light and creamy. Add the vanilla essence as you beat
• Add the fresh cream. Use all 3 tablespoons or as required, depending on the consistency you prefer