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by Emily Angle

This is the easy vanilla cupcake recipe we turn to for bake sales and school functions. It’s quick and easy and fairly foolproof. Get creative with the sprinkles or add a few drops of food colouring to brighten them up.

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Buyer's guide

Those marked ‘pure vanilla extract’ are the best quality, if more expensive. Vanilla extract can be used as flavouring in place of the real thing, but avoid using products marked ‘vanilla flavouring’, which lacks the true flavour and aroma of vanilla.