Fruity Pebble Cupcakes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Line a 12 hole muffin tray with patty cases.
2. In a medium sized mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking power and whisk together briefly. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric beater for about 4-5 minutes or until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat for a minute or until the eggs are fully incorporated. In a separate jug, add the vanilla extract to your milk.
3. Next, add approximately one third of your flour mixture and half of your milk mixture. Gently fold with a spatula, then add another third of flour and the rest of your milk. Stir and then finally add the last of your flour mixture and the Fruity Pebble cereal. Your cupcake batter should be nice and creamy. Try not to over mix otherwise your cupcakes will be dry.
4. Fill your prepared patty cases with the mixture, ensuring they are around half full. Pop into the oven for approximately 16-18 minutes or until just golden on top and they spring back when lightly touched. Take the cupcakes out of the oven and immediately transfer them out of the tin and onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5. To make the buttercream frosting, add the butter to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Gently sift in the icing sugar, one cup at a time. Add a tablespoon or two of milk to help loosen up the mixture. Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat. Add a tablespoon of milk if needed. The icing should be nice and creamy but thick enough to hold its shape. Add in your food colouring (optional) until it reaches your desired colour. Pipe the icing onto the cupcakes using a piping bag and a large star tip. Sprinkle over a little extra cereal.