Making the cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl place icing sugar (confectionary sugar), softened butter and vanilla essence.

Beat mixture using either an electric beater or a hand beater until the mixture is well creamed. Then add one egg at a time, making sure that each egg is well beaten in.

Fold sifted flour and baking powder into creamed mixture, then stir in milk.

Make sure mixture is completely combined.

Carefully spoon mixture into your cupcake cases. Do not overfill.

Place your 12 cases on an oven tray and bake for 15minutes at 375°F (190°C).

Cool before icing.