Preheat the oven to 175C/Gas 4, and line a tin with cupcake cases.

In a mixing bowl, beat together all the ingredients with an electric mixer until pale, smooth and fluffy - about 2 minutes.

Divide the mixture between the cupcake cases - I use an ice-cream scoop to get an even divide.

Bake for 20 minutes. A skewer should come out clean to indicate that they are done.

To turn these vanilla cupcakes into chocolate, add 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mix.

Decorate as desired or with sugarpaste models.