Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-assisted.

Line 2 baking trays with 24 cupcake cases

Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs and mix

Next sift the self-raising flour into the mixture.

Add the vanilla extract

Now that all the ingredients are combined, fill the cupcake cases

Cook the cakes for 20 minutes.

Take them out of the oven and leave to cool for 10 minutes